Calico vs Rita's Rouge

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Calico reads as blue-green, while Rita's Rouge reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 35 vs 24, Calico will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Calico's cool character against Rita's Rouge's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 41.4, 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.