Honest Blue vs Venetian Lace
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Honest Blue reads as blue, while Venetian Lace reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Venetian Lace (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Honest Blue (LRV 55), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Honest Blue runs cool while Venetian Lace is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.5, 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.
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Honest Blue vs Venetian Lace Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honest Blue on one side and Venetian Lace 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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