Crystal Clear vs Retiring Blue

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Crystal Clear belongs to the green family and Retiring Blue to the blue family. Crystal Clear (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Retiring Blue (LRV 79), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.