Orange Blast vs Salty Dog

Orange Blast and Salty Dog come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Orange Blast belongs to the beige family and Salty Dog to the blue family. The 59-point LRV gap — 63 for Orange Blast vs 5 for Salty Dog — means Orange Blast will open up a space more effectively. Where Orange Blast leans warm, Salty Dog reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 75.2 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.