Misty vs Serenely
Misty and Serenely come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 66 for Serenely vs 64 for Misty — means Serenely will open up a space more effectively. Where Misty leans neutral, Serenely reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Misty vs Serenely in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Misty and Serenely are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Serenely brings more warmth to the space, while Misty keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Misty vs Serenely Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty on one side and Serenely 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.