Rectory Red vs Pomegranate
Where Rectory Red belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pomegranate is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Rectory Red (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Pomegranate (LRV 7), 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. With a ΔE of 10.2, 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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Rectory Red vs Pomegranate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rectory Red on one side and Pomegranate 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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