Velvet Cake vs Hibiscus
Velvet Cake (Cloverdale Paint) and Hibiscus (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 14 for Hibiscus vs 11 for Velvet Cake — means Hibiscus will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Velvet Cake vs Hibiscus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Velvet Cake on one side and Hibiscus 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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