Mild Blue vs Spun Sugar

Mild Blue and Spun Sugar come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mild Blue reads as blue, while Spun Sugar reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 65 vs 68 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Mild Blue leans cool, Spun Sugar reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.7 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.