Energetic Orange vs Meander Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Energetic Orange belongs to the pink-red family and Meander Blue to the blue family. Meander Blue (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Energetic Orange (LRV 22), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Energetic Orange runs warm while Meander Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 80.4, 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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Energetic Orange vs Meander Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Energetic Orange on one side and Meander Blue 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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