Blackberry vs Calico
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Blackberry reads as pink, while Calico reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calico (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Blackberry (LRV 5), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 46.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Blackberry vs Calico in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Blackberry and Calico in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Calico will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Blackberry would.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Calico will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Blackberry would.
Color Details
Blackberry vs Calico Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackberry on one side and Calico 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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