Swimming vs Waterfall
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Swimming reads as blue, while Waterfall reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (73 vs 71), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.8 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.
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Swimming vs Waterfall Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Swimming on one side and Waterfall 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.
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At LRV 73 vs 30, Swimming is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 73 vs 7, Swimming is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 24, Swimming is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 57, Swimming is decisively the brighter choice.