Calico vs Orchid

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Calico reads as blue-green, while Orchid reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 35 and 37, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Calico's cool character against Orchid's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.