Calico vs Luxurious Red

Calico and Luxurious Red come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Calico belongs to the blue-green family and Luxurious Red to the pink-red family. The 26-point LRV gap — 35 for Calico vs 8 for Luxurious Red — means Calico will open up a space more effectively. Where Calico leans cool, Luxurious Red reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.