Soar vs Surprise Amber
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Soar reads as blue, while Surprise Amber reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 53, Soar will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Soar's cool character against Surprise Amber's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Soar vs Surprise Amber Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soar on one side and Surprise Amber 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.
More Soar comparisons
See how Soar stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 70 vs 52, Soar is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 30, Soar is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (70 vs 60) makes Soar the marginally brighter of the two.
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Soar reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
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At LRV 84 vs 70, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Soar reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 70), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Soar reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
With LRVs of 70 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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Soar reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 31, Soar is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 24, Soar is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 57, Soar is decisively the brighter choice.