Portsmouth vs Thistle
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Portsmouth belongs to the blue-grey family and Thistle to the grey family. Thistle (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Portsmouth (LRV 22), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Portsmouth runs neutral while Thistle is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.8, 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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Portsmouth vs Thistle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portsmouth on one side and Thistle 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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