Calico vs Grandeur Plum
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Calico reads as blue-green, while Grandeur Plum reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calico (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Grandeur Plum (LRV 14), a difference of 20 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 43.4, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Calico vs Grandeur Plum in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Calico and Grandeur Plum in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Calico reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Grandeur Plum.
Color Details
Calico vs Grandeur Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico on one side and Grandeur Plum 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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