Daydream vs Hyacinth Tint
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Daydream reads as blue-grey, while Hyacinth Tint reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 54, Hyacinth Tint will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Daydream vs Hyacinth Tint Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daydream on one side and Hyacinth Tint 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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A 11-point LRV gap (54 vs 43) makes Daydream the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 55 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Daydream reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 44), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 84 vs 54, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Daydream reads slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 54 vs 31, Daydream is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 54 vs 7, Daydream is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 54 vs 24, Daydream is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (57 vs 54) makes Guilford Green the marginally brighter of the two.