Formal Maroon vs Blackberry
Where Formal Maroon belongs to Behr's range, Blackberry is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. Formal Maroon (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Blackberry (LRV 5), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Formal Maroon runs red while Blackberry is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Formal Maroon vs Blackberry Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Formal Maroon on one side and Blackberry 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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