Bosporus vs Raucous Orange
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Bosporus belongs to the blue family and Raucous Orange to the beige-pink family. Raucous Orange (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Bosporus (LRV 9), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bosporus runs cool while Raucous Orange is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 84.9, 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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Bosporus vs Raucous Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bosporus on one side and Raucous Orange 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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