Give this sample a clear job
Sample Sherwin-Williams Stardew SW-9138 beside the fixed finishes, in the intended orientation and under normal room lighting. The trial should settle slate blue through a full day of use . Stardew is deeper than Upward, offering a more substantial slate-blue presence without reaching navy depth.
Why the cream linen and oak furniture relationship matters
Cream linen and oak create a calm setting, while morning and evening use determine which light conditions deserve the most weight.
Stardew has an LRV of 43; Sherwin-Williams Upward SW-6239 is 57. The difference is 14 points, with Upward returning more light under the reference measurement.
Keep the comparison fair
Keep the Stardew sample broad enough to show its hue, with cream linen and oak furniture beside it. Remove extra paint chips during the final review and restore the belongings that will remain. Approve the color on its own, rather than a preference that depends on an unchosen neighboring sample.
Approve the actual coating and the least favorable view
Check the morning wall and evening seating corner separately; the useful blue is the one that works in both. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice. The trim color comparison covers that related choice.
Keep the approved dried board with the complete Sherwin-Williams SW-9138 product and finish specification. Follow the actual coating instructions for application, drying and preparation; the color name does not settle those requirements. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams Stardew SW-9138. The recorded LRV is 43. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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