Luxe Blue vs Narcissus
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Luxe Blue belongs to the blue family and Narcissus to the beige-yellow family. Narcissus (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Luxe Blue (LRV 13), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Luxe Blue runs cool while Narcissus is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 62.3, 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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Luxe Blue vs Narcissus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Luxe Blue on one side and Narcissus 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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