Little Blue Box vs Thistle

Little Blue Box and Thistle come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Little Blue Box belongs to the blue family and Thistle to the grey family. The 19-point LRV gap — 49 for Little Blue Box vs 30 for Thistle — means Little Blue Box 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 36.6 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.