Lauren's Surprise vs Water Squirt
Lauren's Surprise and Water Squirt come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 80 for Water Squirt vs 76 for Lauren's Surprise — means Water Squirt will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Lauren's Surprise vs Water Squirt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lauren's Surprise on one side and Water Squirt 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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Lauren's Surprise reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 12, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 8, Lauren's Surprise is decisively the brighter choice.
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Lauren's Surprise reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
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