Dress Blues vs Flan
Dress Blues and Flan come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Dress Blues reads as blue, while Flan reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 64-point LRV gap — 69 for Flan vs 5 for Dress Blues — means Flan will open up a space more effectively. Where Dress Blues leans cool, Flan reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 72.8 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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Dress Blues vs Flan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dress Blues on one side and Flan 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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