Embellished Blue vs Little Blue Box
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Embellished Blue reads as blue-green, while Little Blue Box reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Embellished Blue (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Little Blue Box (LRV 49), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 20.9, 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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Embellished Blue vs Little Blue Box Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Embellished Blue on one side and Little Blue Box 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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