Tradewind vs Whirlpool
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Tradewind (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Whirlpool (LRV 29), a difference of 32 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 22.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Tradewind vs Whirlpool in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Tradewind and Whirlpool in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Tradewind reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Whirlpool.
Color Details
Tradewind vs Whirlpool Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tradewind 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.
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