Loch Blue vs Mandarin
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Loch Blue reads as blue, while Mandarin reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mandarin (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Loch Blue (LRV 16), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Loch Blue runs cool while Mandarin is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 95.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Loch Blue vs Mandarin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Loch Blue on one side and Mandarin 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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