Lakeside vs Let it Rain

Lakeside and Let it Rain come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 13-point LRV gap — 47 for Lakeside vs 34 for Let it Rain — means Lakeside will open up a space more effectively. Where Lakeside leans cool, Let it Rain reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.