Perfect Periwinkle vs Rarified Air
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Perfect Periwinkle reads as blue, while Rarified Air reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rarified Air (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Perfect Periwinkle (LRV 23), a difference of 55 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. With a ΔE of 43.5, 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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Perfect Periwinkle vs Rarified Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Perfect Periwinkle on one side and Rarified Air 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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