Indulgent vs Mercurial paint color comparison

Indulgent vs Mercurial

IndulgentSherwin-WilliamsvsMercurialSherwin-WilliamsΔE 26.4 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Indulgent reads as blue, while Mercurial reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 61 vs 41, Mercurial will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Indulgent's cool character against Mercurial's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.4, 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

Indulgent
Sherwin-Williams · 6969
LRV40.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6969
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams · 9550
LRV61.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9550
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Indulgent vs Mercurial Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Indulgent on one side and Mercurial 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.