Key Largo vs Cooled Blue
Where Key Largo belongs to PPG's range, Cooled Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Key Largo belongs to the blue-green family and Cooled Blue to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (40 vs 41), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 5.2 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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Key Largo vs Cooled Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Key Largo on one side and Cooled Blue 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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