Larchmere vs Little Blue Box
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Larchmere belongs to the blue-green family and Little Blue Box to the blue family. Little Blue Box (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Larchmere (LRV 41), a difference of 8 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 8.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Larchmere vs Little Blue Box in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Larchmere and Little Blue Box 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.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Little Blue Box gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Larchmere vs Little Blue Box Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Larchmere on one side and Little Blue Box 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.