Quicksilver vs Timid Blue
Quicksilver and Timid Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Quicksilver belongs to the green-white family and Timid Blue to the blue-green family. The 4-point LRV gap — 79 for Timid Blue vs 75 for Quicksilver — means Timid Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Quicksilver leans neutral, Timid Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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 Timid Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quicksilver on one side and Timid Blue 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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