Meander Blue vs Orchid

Meander Blue and Orchid come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Meander Blue belongs to the blue family and Orchid to the pink family. The 29-point LRV gap — 66 for Meander Blue vs 37 for Orchid — means Meander Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Meander Blue leans cool, Orchid reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.2 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.