Calico vs Valentine

Calico and Valentine come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Calico reads as blue-green, while Valentine reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 23-point LRV gap — 35 for Calico vs 12 for Valentine — means Calico will open up a space more effectively. Where Calico leans cool, Valentine reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.8 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.