Ablaze vs Black Fox
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Ablaze reads as pink-red, while Black Fox reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ablaze (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Black Fox (LRV 7), a difference of 9 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. With a ΔE of 55.2, 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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Ablaze vs Black Fox Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ablaze on one side and Black Fox 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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