Impromptu vs Resonant Blue paint color comparison

Impromptu vs Resonant Blue

Impromptu and Resonant Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 30 for Resonant Blue vs 23 for Impromptu — means Resonant Blue will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Impromptu
Sherwin-Williams · 6955
LRV22.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6955
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Resonant Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6954
LRV29.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6954
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Impromptu vs Resonant Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Impromptu on one side and Resonant Blue 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.