Festoon Aqua vs Hazel
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Festoon Aqua reads as blue, while Hazel reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hazel (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Festoon Aqua (LRV 46), a difference of 3 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 4.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Festoon Aqua vs Hazel in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Festoon Aqua and Hazel are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Hazel gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Festoon Aqua vs Hazel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Festoon Aqua on one side and Hazel 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.