Aquatint vs Raisin

Aquatint and Raisin come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Aquatint belongs to the blue family and Raisin to the grey family. The 70-point LRV gap — 73 for Aquatint vs 3 for Raisin — means Aquatint will open up a space more effectively. Where Aquatint leans cool, Raisin reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 73.1 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.