Rarified Air vs Touch of Spring
Where Rarified Air belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Touch of Spring is a Valspar color. Rarified Air reads as blue-white, while Touch of Spring reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rarified Air (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Touch of Spring (LRV 69), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Rarified Air vs Touch of Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rarified Air on one side and Touch of Spring 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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