Lakeside vs Marshmallow

Lakeside and Marshmallow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Lakeside belongs to the blue-grey family and Marshmallow to the beige family. The 35-point LRV gap — 82 for Marshmallow vs 47 for Lakeside — means Marshmallow will open up a space more effectively. Where Lakeside leans cool, Marshmallow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 21.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.