Corona vs Dress Blues
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Corona reads as beige, while Dress Blues reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Corona (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Dress Blues (LRV 5), a difference of 79 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Corona runs warm while Dress Blues is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 74.4, 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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Corona vs Dress Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Corona on one side and Dress Blues 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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