Honest Blue vs Palisade

Honest Blue and Palisade come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Honest Blue belongs to the blue family and Palisade to the greige-grey family. The 20-point LRV gap — 55 for Honest Blue vs 35 for Palisade — means Honest Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Honest Blue leans cool, Palisade reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.