Respite vs Silent Ripple paint color comparison

Respite vs Silent Ripple

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Silent Ripple (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Respite (LRV 43), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.3, 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.

Color Details

Respite
Sherwin-Williams · 6514
LRV43.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6514
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams · 9682
LRV73.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9682
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Respite vs Silent Ripple Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Respite on one side and Silent Ripple 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.