Dyer's Woad vs Griffin
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dyer's Woad reads as blue, while Griffin reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dyer's Woad (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Griffin (LRV 13), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dyer's Woad runs cool while Griffin is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.7, 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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Dyer's Woad vs Griffin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dyer's Woad on one side and Griffin 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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