Calico vs Cerise
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Calico belongs to the blue-green family and Cerise to the pink-red family. Calico (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Cerise (LRV 10), a difference of 25 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 62.2, 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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Calico vs Cerise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico on one side and Cerise 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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