Mercurial vs Notable Hue paint color comparison

Mercurial vs Notable Hue

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Mercurial belongs to the greige-grey family and Notable Hue to the blue family. At LRV 61 vs 37, Mercurial will read as the brighter of the two — a 24-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mercurial's warm character against Notable Hue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 23.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams · 9550
LRV61.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9550
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams · 6521
LRV36.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6521
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Mercurial vs Notable Hue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mercurial on one side and Notable Hue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Mercurial comparisons

See how Mercurial stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Agreeable Gray
Agreeable Gray
Mercurial
Mercurial
Agreeable Gray vs Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
Mercurial
9550 · LRV 61

With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mercurial
Mercurial
Naval
Naval
Mercurial vs Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Mercurial
9550 · LRV 61
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.