Cheery vs Water Squirt
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cheery belongs to the pink-red family and Water Squirt to the blue family. Water Squirt (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Cheery (LRV 41), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cheery runs warm while Water Squirt is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 47.8, 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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Cheery vs Water Squirt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cheery on one side and Water Squirt 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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