Quicksilver vs Waterloo
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Quicksilver reads as green-white, while Waterloo reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Quicksilver (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Waterloo (LRV 13), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Quicksilver runs neutral while Waterloo is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 47.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Waterloo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quicksilver on one side and Waterloo 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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