Heavenly White vs Smoky Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Heavenly White belongs to the greige-white family and Smoky Blue to the blue family. Heavenly White (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Blue (LRV 15), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Heavenly White runs warm while Smoky Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 48.4, 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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Heavenly White vs Smoky Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heavenly White on one side and Smoky 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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