Embellished Blue vs Poseidon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Embellished Blue belongs to the blue-green family and Poseidon to the blue family. Embellished Blue (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Poseidon (LRV 11), a difference of 68 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 55.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Embellished Blue vs Poseidon in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Embellished Blue and Poseidon in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Embellished Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Poseidon.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Embellished Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Poseidon.
Color Details
Embellished Blue vs Poseidon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Embellished Blue on one side and Poseidon 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.