Kingston vs Queenly
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Kingston belongs to the green-grey family and Queenly to the pink-purple family. Kingston (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Queenly (LRV 48), a difference of 22 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 31.2, 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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Kingston vs Queenly Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kingston on one side and Queenly 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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