Cherry Plum vs Gracious Rose
Cherry Plum (Dulux) and Gracious Rose (Sherwin-Williams) 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 20-point LRV gap — 53 for Gracious Rose vs 33 for Cherry Plum — means Gracious Rose will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Cherry Plum vs Gracious Rose Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Plum on one side and Gracious Rose 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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