Crooked River vs Soulful Blue
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Crooked River belongs to the grey family and Soulful Blue to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 19 and 20, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Crooked River's neutral character against Soulful Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Crooked River vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crooked River on one side and Soulful 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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