Pacific Fog vs Soulful Blue
Pacific Fog and Soulful Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Pacific Fog reads as greige-grey, while Soulful Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 51-point LRV gap — 71 for Pacific Fog vs 20 for Soulful Blue — means Pacific Fog will open up a space more effectively. Where Pacific Fog leans neutral, Soulful Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.9 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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Pacific Fog vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pacific Fog 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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