Welcoming Red vs Salon Rose
Where Welcoming Red belongs to Jotun's range, Salon Rose is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Welcoming Red belongs to the pink-red family and Salon Rose to the pink family. Salon Rose (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Welcoming Red (LRV 20), 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 9.6 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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Welcoming Red vs Salon Rose Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Welcoming Red on one side and Salon 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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