Refresh vs Wallflower
Refresh and Wallflower come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Refresh belongs to the blue family and Wallflower to the grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 64 for Wallflower vs 59 for Refresh — means Wallflower will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 24.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Refresh vs Wallflower in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Refresh and Wallflower in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Wallflower has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
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Refresh vs Wallflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refresh on one side and Wallflower 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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