Irish Cream vs Upward
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Irish Cream reads as beige, while Upward reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Irish Cream (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Upward (LRV 57), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Irish Cream runs warm while Upward is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.5, 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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Irish Cream vs Upward Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Irish Cream on one side and Upward 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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