Mediterranean Dusk vs Sigh of Relief
Both from Valspar's palette. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Mediterranean Dusk (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Sigh of Relief (LRV 40), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mediterranean Dusk vs Sigh of Relief in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mediterranean Dusk and Sigh of Relief are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Mediterranean Dusk reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Mediterranean Dusk vs Sigh of Relief Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mediterranean Dusk on one side and Sigh of Relief 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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