Cloudburst vs Frolic
Cloudburst and Frolic come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cloudburst belongs to the blue family and Frolic to the beige-yellow family. The 30-point LRV gap — 56 for Frolic vs 26 for Cloudburst — means Frolic will open up a space more effectively. Where Cloudburst leans cool, Frolic reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cloudburst vs Frolic in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Cloudburst and Frolic in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Frolic reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cloudburst.
Color Details
Cloudburst vs Frolic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloudburst on one side and Frolic 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.