Dress Blues vs Icy Lemonade
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Dress Blues belongs to the blue family and Icy Lemonade to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 80 vs 5, Icy Lemonade will read as the brighter of the two — a 75-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dress Blues's cool character against Icy Lemonade's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE NaN, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Icy Lemonade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dress Blues on one side and Icy Lemonade 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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