Refresh vs Mediterranean Dusk
Where Refresh belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Mediterranean Dusk is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Refresh belongs to the blue family and Mediterranean Dusk to the green-grey family. Refresh (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Mediterranean Dusk (LRV 46), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.5, 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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Refresh vs Mediterranean Dusk Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refresh on one side and Mediterranean Dusk 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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