Icelandic vs Respite paint color comparison

Icelandic vs Respite

IcelandicSherwin-WilliamsvsRespiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 15.3 — Distinct difference

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 43, Icelandic will read as the brighter of the two — a 24-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 15.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Icelandic
Sherwin-Williams · 6526
LRV67.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6526
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Respite
Sherwin-Williams · 6514
LRV43.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6514
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Icelandic vs Respite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Icelandic on one side and Respite on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.