Commodore vs Hinoki
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Commodore reads as blue, while Hinoki reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hinoki (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Commodore (LRV 6), a difference of 69 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Commodore runs cool while Hinoki is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 75.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Commodore vs Hinoki in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Commodore and Hinoki in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Hinoki reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Commodore.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Hinoki reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Commodore.
Color Details
Commodore vs Hinoki Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Commodore on one side and Hinoki 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.