Quicksilver vs Topsail paint color comparison

Quicksilver vs Topsail

Quicksilver and Topsail come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Quicksilver reads as green-white, while Topsail reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 75 vs 75 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Quicksilver leans neutral, Topsail reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.1 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.

Color Details

Quicksilver
Sherwin-Williams · 6245
LRV75.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6245
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Topsail
Sherwin-Williams · 6217
LRV74.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6217
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Quicksilver vs Topsail Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quicksilver on one side and Topsail on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.