Mild Blue vs Rachel Pink
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mild Blue belongs to the blue family and Rachel Pink to the pink-red family. Mild Blue (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Rachel Pink (LRV 55), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mild Blue runs cool while Rachel Pink is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.5, 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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Mild Blue vs Rachel Pink Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mild Blue on one side and Rachel Pink 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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