Honorable Blue vs Rayo de Sol

Honorable Blue and Rayo de Sol come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Honorable Blue reads as blue, while Rayo de Sol reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 54-point LRV gap — 60 for Rayo de Sol vs 6 for Honorable Blue — means Rayo de Sol will open up a space more effectively. Where Honorable Blue leans cool, Rayo de Sol reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 107.3 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.