Notable Hue vs Windy Blue paint color comparison

Notable Hue vs Windy Blue

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Windy Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Notable Hue (LRV 37), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams · 6521
LRV36.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6521
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Windy Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6240
LRV47.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6240
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Notable Hue vs Windy Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Notable Hue on one side and Windy Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.