Portsmouth vs Wallflower

Portsmouth and Wallflower come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Portsmouth belongs to the blue-grey family and Wallflower to the grey family. The 43-point LRV gap — 64 for Wallflower vs 22 for Portsmouth — means Wallflower will open up a space more effectively. Where Portsmouth leans neutral, Wallflower reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.0 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.