Calico vs Kirsch Red
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Calico reads as blue-green, while Kirsch Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calico (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Kirsch Red (LRV 12), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Calico runs cool while Kirsch Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.6, 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 Kirsch Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico on one side and Kirsch Red 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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