Calico vs Hibiscus
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Calico belongs to the blue-green family and Hibiscus to the pink family. Calico (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Hibiscus (LRV 26), a difference of 9 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 53.5, 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 Hibiscus in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Calico and Hibiscus in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Calico vs Hibiscus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico on one side and Hibiscus 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.