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.