Misty vs Rarified Air
Misty and Rarified Air come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Misty belongs to the blue-grey family and Rarified Air to the blue-white family. The 14-point LRV gap — 78 for Rarified Air vs 64 for Misty — means Rarified Air will open up a space more effectively. Where Misty leans neutral, Rarified Air reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Misty vs Rarified Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty on one side and Rarified Air 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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