Meander Blue vs Rose Brocade
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Meander Blue reads as blue, while Rose Brocade reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Meander Blue (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Rose Brocade (LRV 19), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Meander Blue runs cool while Rose Brocade is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Meander Blue vs Rose Brocade in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Meander Blue and Rose Brocade in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Meander Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rose Brocade.
Color Details
Meander Blue vs Rose Brocade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Meander Blue on one side and Rose Brocade 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.