Oak Barrel vs Soulful Blue
Oak Barrel and Soulful Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Oak Barrel belongs to the beige family and Soulful Blue to the blue-grey family. The 18-point LRV gap — 39 for Oak Barrel vs 20 for Soulful Blue — means Oak Barrel will open up a space more effectively. Where Oak Barrel leans warm, Soulful Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.7 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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Oak Barrel vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oak Barrel 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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