Black Emerald vs Pomegranate
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Black Emerald reads as blue-green, while Pomegranate reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pomegranate (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Black Emerald (LRV 1), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Emerald runs cool while Pomegranate is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 60.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Black Emerald vs Pomegranate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Emerald on one side and Pomegranate 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.
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