Frank Blue vs Rayo de Sol
Frank Blue and Rayo de Sol come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Frank Blue reads as blue, while Rayo de Sol reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 51-point LRV gap — 60 for Rayo de Sol vs 8 for Frank Blue — means Rayo de Sol will open up a space more effectively. Where Frank Blue leans cool, Rayo de Sol reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 106.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Frank Blue vs Rayo de Sol Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frank Blue on one side and Rayo de Sol 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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