Antique Red vs Calico
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Antique Red reads as pink-red, while Calico reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 35 vs 12, Calico will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Antique Red's warm character against Calico's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 56.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Antique Red vs Calico Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique Red on one side and Calico 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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