Mild Blue vs Stone Lion
Mild Blue and Stone Lion come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mild Blue reads as blue, while Stone Lion reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 27-point LRV gap — 65 for Mild Blue vs 38 for Stone Lion — means Mild Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Mild Blue leans cool, Stone Lion reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.4 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.
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Mild Blue vs Stone Lion Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mild Blue on one side and Stone Lion 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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