Espalier vs Starboard
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Espalier belongs to the green family and Starboard to the blue-green family. With LRVs of 9 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Espalier vs Starboard Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Espalier on one side and Starboard 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.
More Espalier comparisons
See how Espalier stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 9), opening up a space where Espalier encloses it.
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At LRV 84 vs 9, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 9), opening up a space where Espalier encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 9), opening up a space where Espalier encloses it.
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With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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