Calico vs Rosebay paint color comparison

Calico vs Rosebay

CalicoSherwin-WilliamsvsRosebaySherwin-WilliamsΔE 31.6 — Very different colors

Calico and Rosebay come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Calico reads as blue-green, while Rosebay reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 39 for Rosebay vs 35 for Calico — means Rosebay will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 31.6 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.

Color Details

Calico
Sherwin-Williams · 0017
LRV34.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0017
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Rosebay
Sherwin-Williams · 6563
LRV38.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6563
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Calico vs Rosebay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico on one side and Rosebay on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.