Misty vs Tradewind
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Misty (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Tradewind (LRV 61), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Misty runs neutral while Tradewind is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Misty vs Tradewind in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Misty and Tradewind 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Misty gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Misty vs Tradewind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty on one side and Tradewind 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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