Aquastone vs Poppy Flower

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Aquastone belongs to the blue family and Poppy Flower to the pink-red family. At LRV 49 vs 6, Aquastone will read as the brighter of the two — a 44-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aquastone's cool character against Poppy Flower's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 87.4, 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.