Inky Blue vs Palisade
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Inky Blue reads as blue, while Palisade reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Palisade (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Inky Blue (LRV 15), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Inky Blue runs cool while Palisade is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.0, 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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Inky Blue vs Palisade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inky Blue on one side and Palisade 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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