Embellished Blue vs Waterfall paint color comparison

Embellished Blue vs Waterfall

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blue-greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-green to land. Embellished Blue (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Waterfall (LRV 71), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 6.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6749
LRV79.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6749
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Waterfall
Sherwin-Williams · 6750
LRV70.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6750
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Embellished Blue vs Waterfall Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Embellished Blue on one side and Waterfall on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.