Twinkle vs Upward
Twinkle and Upward come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 24-point LRV gap — 81 for Twinkle vs 57 for Upward — means Twinkle will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Twinkle vs Upward Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Twinkle on one side and Upward 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 81 vs 27, Twinkle is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 55, Twinkle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 44, Twinkle is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 66, Twinkle is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Twinkle the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 12, Twinkle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 68, Twinkle is decisively the brighter choice.
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