Palisade vs Smoky Azurite
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Palisade belongs to the greige-grey family and Smoky Azurite to the blue family. Palisade (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Azurite (LRV 25), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Palisade runs warm while Smoky Azurite is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Palisade vs Smoky Azurite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Palisade on one side and Smoky Azurite 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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