Open Air vs Water Squirt paint color comparison

Open Air vs Water Squirt

Open AirSherwin-WilliamsvsWater SquirtSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Water Squirt (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Open Air (LRV 70), a difference of 10 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 4.9 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

Open Air
Sherwin-Williams · 6491
LRV70.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6491
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Water Squirt
Sherwin-Williams · 7132
LRV79.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7132
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Open Air vs Water Squirt Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Open Air on one side and Water Squirt 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.