Cherry Tomato vs Red Tomato paint color comparison

Cherry Tomato vs Red Tomato

Cherry Tomato and Red Tomato come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 12 vs 14 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.6 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.

Color Details

Cherry Tomato
Sherwin-Williams · 6864
LRV11.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6864
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Red Tomato
Sherwin-Williams · 6607
LRV14.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6607
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cherry Tomato vs Red Tomato Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Tomato on one side and Red Tomato on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.