Dress Blues vs Lantern Light
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dress Blues belongs to the blue family and Lantern Light to the beige family. Lantern Light (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Dress Blues (LRV 5), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dress Blues runs cool while Lantern Light is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 78.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Lantern Light Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dress Blues on one side and Lantern Light 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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