Jubilee vs Whirlpool
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Jubilee (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Whirlpool (LRV 29), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Jubilee runs neutral while Whirlpool is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.6, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Jubilee vs Whirlpool in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Jubilee and Whirlpool 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. Jubilee reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Whirlpool.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Jubilee reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Whirlpool.
Color Details
Jubilee vs Whirlpool Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Jubilee on one side and Whirlpool 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.