Muslin vs Soulful Blue

Muslin and Soulful Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Muslin reads as beige, while Soulful Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 54-point LRV gap — 74 for Muslin vs 20 for Soulful Blue — means Muslin will open up a space more effectively. Where Muslin leans warm, Soulful Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.