Lagoon vs River Rouge paint color comparison

Lagoon vs River Rouge

LagoonSherwin-WilliamsvsRiver RougeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 33.7 — Very different colors

Lagoon and River Rouge come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Lagoon reads as blue, while River Rouge reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 20 for Lagoon vs 12 for River Rouge — means Lagoon will open up a space more effectively. Where Lagoon leans cool, River Rouge reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lagoon
Sherwin-Williams · 6480
LRV20.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6480
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
River Rouge
Sherwin-Williams · 6026
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6026
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Lagoon vs River Rouge Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lagoon on one side and River Rouge on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.