Cloudburst vs Lagoon
Cloudburst and Lagoon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 26 for Cloudburst vs 20 for Lagoon — means Cloudburst will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 7.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cloudburst vs Lagoon in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Cloudburst and Lagoon are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Cloudburst reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Cloudburst has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Cloudburst vs Lagoon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloudburst on one side and Lagoon 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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