Brick Paver vs Interesting Aqua
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Brick Paver belongs to the pink-red family and Interesting Aqua to the blue-grey family. Interesting Aqua (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Brick Paver (LRV 10), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Brick Paver runs warm while Interesting Aqua is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 60.0, 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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Brick Paver vs Interesting Aqua Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brick Paver on one side and Interesting Aqua 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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