Cape Verde vs Positive Red
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Cape Verde reads as blue, while Positive Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Positive Red (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Cape Verde (LRV 7), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cape Verde runs cool while Positive Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 81.6, 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 Positive Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cape Verde on one side and Positive Red 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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