Bordeaux vs Berry Bush
Where Bordeaux belongs to Jotun's range, Berry Bush is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the pink family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Berry Bush (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Bordeaux (LRV 11), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bordeaux runs warm while Berry Bush is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.2, 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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Bordeaux vs Berry Bush Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bordeaux on one side and Berry Bush 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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