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.