Gardenia vs Gentian
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Gardenia belongs to the beige family and Gentian to the blue family. Gardenia (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Gentian (LRV 18), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gardenia runs warm while Gentian is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 60.4, 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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Gardenia vs Gentian Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gardenia on one side and Gentian 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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