Paisley Pink vs Demure
Paisley Pink (Benjamin Moore) and Demure (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Paisley Pink belongs to the pink family and Demure to the pink-red family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 70 vs 69 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Paisley Pink leans red, Demure reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Paisley Pink vs Demure Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paisley Pink on one side and Demure 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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