Cherry Plum vs Delightful
Where Cherry Plum belongs to Dulux's range, Delightful is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Cherry Plum belongs to the pink-red family and Delightful to the pink family. Delightful (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Cherry Plum (LRV 33), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cherry Plum runs warm while Delightful is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Delightful Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Plum on one side and Delightful 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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