Copper Harbor vs Gulfstream
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Copper Harbor belongs to the beige family and Gulfstream to the blue family. Copper Harbor (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Gulfstream (LRV 18), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Copper Harbor runs warm while Gulfstream is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 76.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Copper Harbor vs Gulfstream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Copper Harbor on one side and Gulfstream 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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