Aqua-Sphere vs Lusty Red

Aqua-Sphere and Lusty Red come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Aqua-Sphere belongs to the blue-grey family and Lusty Red to the pink-red family. The 29-point LRV gap — 41 for Aqua-Sphere vs 13 for Lusty Red — means Aqua-Sphere will open up a space more effectively. Where Aqua-Sphere leans cool, Lusty Red reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 68.7 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.