Tabasco vs Emotional
Where Tabasco belongs to PPG's range, Emotional 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. Emotional (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Tabasco (LRV 18), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 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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Tabasco vs Emotional Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tabasco on one side and Emotional 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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