Desireé vs Sugared Almond
Desireé is a Cloverdale Paint color while Sugared Almond comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Desireé belongs to the pink family and Sugared Almond to the pink-purple family. At LRV 56 vs 47, Sugared Almond will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.8, 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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Desireé vs Sugared Almond Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desireé on one side and Sugared Almond 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.
More Desireé comparisons
See how Desireé stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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A 3-point LRV gap (47 vs 44) makes Desireé the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 47 vs 12, Desireé is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 47 vs 12, Desireé is decisively the brighter choice.
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Guilford Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.