Melon Tint vs Santorini Blue
Melon Tint and Santorini Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Melon Tint belongs to the beige family and Santorini Blue to the blue family. The 68-point LRV gap — 82 for Melon Tint vs 14 for Santorini Blue — means Melon Tint will open up a space more effectively. Where Melon Tint leans warm, Santorini Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.4 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.
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Melon Tint vs Santorini Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Melon Tint on one side and Santorini 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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