Holiday Turquoise vs Wallflower

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Holiday Turquoise reads as blue, while Wallflower reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Wallflower (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Holiday Turquoise (LRV 49), a difference of 15 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. With a ΔE of 27.5, 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.