Cityscape vs Nautilus
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Cityscape belongs to the grey family and Nautilus to the blue family. At LRV 42 vs 22, Nautilus will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cityscape's neutral character against Nautilus's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 28.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Cityscape vs Nautilus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cityscape on one side and Nautilus 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.
More Cityscape comparisons
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Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 22), opening up a space where Cityscape encloses it.
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