Faded Flaxflower vs Twinkle paint color comparison

Faded Flaxflower vs Twinkle

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Twinkle (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Faded Flaxflower (LRV 44), a difference of 37 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 21.3, 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.

Color Details

Faded Flaxflower
Sherwin-Williams · 9146
LRV43.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9146
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Twinkle
Sherwin-Williams · 7135
LRV81.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7135
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Faded Flaxflower vs Twinkle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Faded Flaxflower on one side and Twinkle 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.