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.