Dockside Blue vs Soft Apricot
Dockside Blue and Soft Apricot come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dockside Blue belongs to the blue family and Soft Apricot to the beige family. The 7-point LRV gap — 50 for Soft Apricot vs 43 for Dockside Blue — means Soft Apricot will open up a space more effectively. Where Dockside Blue leans cool, Soft Apricot reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Dockside Blue vs Soft Apricot Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dockside Blue on one side and Soft Apricot 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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