Charcoal Blue vs Lemongrass
Charcoal Blue and Lemongrass come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Charcoal Blue reads as blue-grey, while Lemongrass reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 45-point LRV gap — 51 for Lemongrass vs 6 for Charcoal Blue — means Lemongrass will open up a space more effectively. Where Charcoal Blue leans cool, Lemongrass reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 55.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Charcoal Blue vs Lemongrass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charcoal Blue on one side and Lemongrass on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.