Settlement vs Soulful Blue

Settlement and Soulful Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Settlement belongs to the grey family and Soulful Blue to the blue-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 19 vs 20 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Settlement leans neutral, Soulful Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.