Prospect vs Soulful Blue

Prospect and Soulful Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Prospect reads as greige-grey, while Soulful Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 20 for Soulful Blue vs 10 for Prospect — means Soulful Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Prospect leans warm, Soulful Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.5 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.