Inferno vs Scarlet
Where Inferno belongs to Behr's range, Scarlet is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Inferno (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Scarlet (LRV 10), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Inferno runs red while Scarlet is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.0, 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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Inferno vs Scarlet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inferno on one side and Scarlet 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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