Lobelia vs Rarified Air
Lobelia and Rarified Air come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Lobelia belongs to the blue family and Rarified Air to the blue-white family. The 48-point LRV gap — 78 for Rarified Air vs 30 for Lobelia — means Rarified Air 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 37.3 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.
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Lobelia vs Rarified Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lobelia on one side and Rarified Air 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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