Charlotte's Locks vs Cayenne
Where Charlotte's Locks belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Cayenne is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Cayenne (LRV 17), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Charlotte's Locks vs Cayenne in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Charlotte's Locks and Cayenne are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Charlotte's Locks gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Charlotte's Locks vs Cayenne Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charlotte's Locks on one side and Cayenne 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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