Sweet Angel vs Merlot
Where Sweet Angel belongs to PPG's range, Merlot is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Sweet Angel belongs to the pink-red family and Merlot to the pink family. Sweet Angel (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Merlot (LRV 4), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of NaN, 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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Sweet Angel vs Merlot Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sweet Angel on one side and Merlot 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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