Inky Blue vs Sporty Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Sporty Blue (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Inky Blue (LRV 15), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Inky Blue vs Sporty Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Inky Blue and Sporty Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Sporty Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Inky Blue.
Color Details
Inky Blue vs Sporty Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inky Blue on one side and Sporty Blue 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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