Natural Wool vs Soulful Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Natural Wool belongs to the beige family and Soulful Blue to the blue-grey family. Natural Wool (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Soulful Blue (LRV 20), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Natural Wool runs warm while Soulful Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.2, 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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Natural Wool vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Natural Wool on one side and Soulful Blue 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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