Antique Red vs Valentine paint color comparison

Antique Red vs Valentine

Antique Red and Valentine come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 12 vs 12 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.2 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.

Color Details

Antique Red
Sherwin-Williams · 7587
LRV11.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7587
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Valentine
Sherwin-Williams · 6587
LRV11.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6587
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Antique Red vs Valentine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique Red on one side and Valentine on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.