Appleblossom vs Rose Embroidery
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Appleblossom belongs to the pink-red family and Rose Embroidery to the pink family. Appleblossom (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Rose Embroidery (LRV 39), a difference of 12 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. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Appleblossom vs Rose Embroidery in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Appleblossom and Rose Embroidery are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Appleblossom will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rose Embroidery would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Appleblossom reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rose Embroidery.
Color Details
Appleblossom vs Rose Embroidery Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appleblossom on one side and Rose Embroidery 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.