Morning at Sea vs Poinsettia
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Morning at Sea reads as blue-grey, while Poinsettia reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Morning at Sea (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Poinsettia (LRV 10), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Morning at Sea runs cool while Poinsettia is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Morning at Sea vs Poinsettia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Morning at Sea on one side and Poinsettia 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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