Mild Blue vs Windy Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Mild Blue (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Windy Blue (LRV 48), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mild Blue vs Windy Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Mild Blue and Windy Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Mild Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Windy Blue.
Color Details
Mild Blue vs Windy Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mild Blue on one side and Windy Blue 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.