Thistle vs Waterfall
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Thistle reads as grey, while Waterfall reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Waterfall (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Thistle (LRV 30), a difference of 41 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. With a ΔE of 36.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Thistle vs Waterfall Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thistle 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.
More Thistle comparisons
See how Thistle stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
