Gold Crest vs Santorini Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Gold Crest belongs to the beige family and Santorini Blue to the blue family. Gold Crest (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Santorini Blue (LRV 14), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gold Crest runs warm while Santorini Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 83.9, 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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Gold Crest vs Santorini Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gold Crest on one side and Santorini Blue 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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