Red Licorice vs Pomegranate
Where Red Licorice belongs to PPG's range, Pomegranate 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. Red Licorice (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Pomegranate (LRV 7), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.1, 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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Red Licorice vs Pomegranate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Red Licorice 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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