Corona vs Resonant Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Corona belongs to the beige family and Resonant Blue to the blue family. Corona (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Resonant Blue (LRV 30), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Corona runs warm while Resonant Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.9, 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 Resonant Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Corona on one side and Resonant 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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