Rhythmic Blue vs Silent Ripple paint color comparison

Rhythmic Blue vs Silent Ripple

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Silent Ripple (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Rhythmic Blue (LRV 69), a difference of 5 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. The ΔE 4.2 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.

Color Details

Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6806
LRV68.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6806
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams · 9682
LRV73.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9682
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Rhythmic Blue vs Silent Ripple Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rhythmic Blue 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.