Daphne vs Mercurial
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Daphne belongs to the blue family and Mercurial to the greige-grey family. Mercurial (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Daphne (LRV 32), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Daphne runs cool while Mercurial is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.4, 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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Daphne vs Mercurial Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daphne on one side and Mercurial 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.
More Daphne comparisons
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