Labradorite vs Waterloo
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Labradorite reads as blue-grey, while Waterloo reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Labradorite (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Waterloo (LRV 13), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Labradorite vs Waterloo in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Labradorite and Waterloo are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Labradorite gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Labradorite reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Labradorite reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Labradorite vs Waterloo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Labradorite on one side and Waterloo 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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