Coral Bead vs Resolute Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Coral Bead belongs to the pink-red family and Resolute Blue to the blue family. Coral Bead (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Resolute Blue (LRV 40), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Coral Bead runs warm while Resolute Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.5, 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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Coral Bead vs Resolute Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coral Bead on one side and Resolute Blue 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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