Cape Verde vs Coming Up Roses
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cape Verde belongs to the blue family and Coming Up Roses to the pink-red family. Coming Up Roses (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Cape Verde (LRV 7), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cape Verde runs cool while Coming Up Roses is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 72.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cape Verde vs Coming Up Roses Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cape Verde on one side and Coming Up Roses on the other.
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.
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