Timid Blue vs Waterscape
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Timid Blue reads as blue-green, while Waterscape reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Timid Blue (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Waterscape (LRV 62), a difference of 18 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. The ΔE 9.8 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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Timid Blue vs Waterscape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Timid Blue on one side and Waterscape 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 Timid Blue comparisons
See how Timid Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
Timid Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 79 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (83 vs 79) makes White Dove the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 79 vs 6, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 52, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 58, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 27, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 55, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 13, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 44, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 79), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 66, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (79 vs 74) makes Timid Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (83 vs 79) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 12, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 8, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (79 vs 68) makes Timid Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 12, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 45, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Timid Blue reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.