Mild Blue vs Soft Apricot

Mild Blue and Soft Apricot come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Mild Blue belongs to the blue family and Soft Apricot to the beige family. The 15-point LRV gap — 65 for Mild Blue vs 50 for Soft Apricot — means Mild Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Mild Blue leans cool, Soft Apricot reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.7 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.