Honest Blue vs Icelandic
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 67 vs 55, Icelandic will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Honest Blue vs Icelandic in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Honest Blue and Icelandic are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Icelandic will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Honest Blue would.
Color Details
Honest Blue vs Icelandic Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honest Blue on one side and Icelandic 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.