Danube vs Lupine paint color comparison

Danube vs Lupine

DanubeSherwin-WilliamsvsLupineSherwin-WilliamsΔE 9.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (16 vs 16), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Danube
Sherwin-Williams · 6803
LRV16.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6803
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams · 6810
LRV16.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6810
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Danube vs Lupine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Danube on one side and Lupine on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.