Cherry Plum vs Child's Play
Where Cherry Plum belongs to Dulux's range, Child's Play is a Sherwin-Williams color. Cherry Plum reads as pink-red, while Child's Play reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Child's Play (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Cherry Plum (LRV 33), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cherry Plum runs warm while Child's Play is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Cherry Plum vs Child's Play Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Plum on one side and Child's Play 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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