Smoky Azurite vs Whirlpool
Smoky Azurite and Whirlpool come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Smoky Azurite belongs to the blue family and Whirlpool to the blue-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 29 for Whirlpool vs 25 for Smoky Azurite — means Whirlpool 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. ΔE 7.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Smoky Azurite vs Whirlpool in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Smoky Azurite and Whirlpool are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Whirlpool has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Smoky Azurite vs Whirlpool Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Azurite on one side and Whirlpool 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.