Medici Ivory vs Mild Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Medici Ivory belongs to the beige family and Mild Blue to the blue family. Medici Ivory (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Mild Blue (LRV 65), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Medici Ivory runs warm while Mild Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.4, 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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Medici Ivory vs Mild Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Medici Ivory on one side and Mild Blue 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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