Pimento vs Cayenne
Where Pimento belongs to Behr's range, Cayenne is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Pimento (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Cayenne (LRV 17), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pimento runs red while Cayenne is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.4 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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Pimento vs Cayenne Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pimento on one side and Cayenne 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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