Watermelon Slice vs Childhood Crush
Watermelon Slice is a Behr color while Childhood Crush comes from Cloverdale Paint. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 32 vs 29, Watermelon Slice will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Watermelon Slice vs Childhood Crush Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Watermelon Slice on one side and Childhood Crush 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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