Cooled Blue vs Raisin

Cooled Blue and Raisin come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Cooled Blue reads as blue, while Raisin reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 41 for Cooled Blue vs 3 for Raisin — means Cooled Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Cooled Blue leans cool, Raisin reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.0 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.