Sherwin Williams Blue Iris vs. Sherwin Williams Opalescent

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Sherwin Williams SW 9687 is more saturated than SW 9687 Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Sherwin Williams SW 9687 is being darker. Supported paint brands: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Tikkurila

First color

Second color

Sherwin Williams
Blue Iris
SW 9687
Sherwin Williams
Opalescent
SW 9686
Hue:
210
225
Saturation:
6
7
more saturated
Value:
87
88
lighter
LRV:
72.97%
74.64%
looks lighter
Temperature:
Cool
Cool

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

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