Mercurial vs Upward
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Mercurial belongs to the greige-grey family and Upward to the blue family. At LRV 61 vs 57, Mercurial will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mercurial's warm character against Upward's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mercurial vs Upward in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mercurial and Upward are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Mercurial vs Upward Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mercurial on one side and Upward 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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With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
