Quicksilver vs Rarified Air
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Quicksilver reads as green-white, while Rarified Air reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rarified Air (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Quicksilver (LRV 75), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Quicksilver runs neutral while Rarified Air is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Quicksilver vs Rarified Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quicksilver 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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