Alexandrite vs Coming Up Roses
Alexandrite and Coming Up Roses come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alexandrite belongs to the green family and Coming Up Roses to the pink-red family. The 8-point LRV gap — 30 for Coming Up Roses vs 22 for Alexandrite — means Coming Up Roses will open up a space more effectively. Where Alexandrite leans cool, Coming Up Roses reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 64.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Alexandrite vs Coming Up Roses Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alexandrite on one side and Coming Up Roses 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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