Cherry Tomato vs Hinting Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Cherry Tomato reads as pink-red, while Hinting Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hinting Blue (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Cherry Tomato (LRV 12), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cherry Tomato runs warm while Hinting Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 78.0, 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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Cherry Tomato vs Hinting Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Tomato on one side and Hinting Blue 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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