Niebla Azul vs Rookwood Dark Brown
Niebla Azul and Rookwood Dark Brown come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Niebla Azul belongs to the blue-grey family and Rookwood Dark Brown to the beige-greige family. The 45-point LRV gap — 53 for Niebla Azul vs 8 for Rookwood Dark Brown — means Niebla Azul will open up a space more effectively. Where Niebla Azul leans cool, Rookwood Dark Brown reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 46.0 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.
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Niebla Azul vs Rookwood Dark Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Niebla Azul on one side and Rookwood Dark Brown 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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