Agua Fría vs Ardent Coral
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Agua Fría reads as blue, while Ardent Coral reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Agua Fría (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Ardent Coral (LRV 30), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Agua Fría runs cool while Ardent Coral is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.0, 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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Agua Fría vs Ardent Coral Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agua Fría on one side and Ardent Coral 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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