Chinese Red vs Tradewind
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chinese Red belongs to the pink-red family and Tradewind to the blue-grey family. Tradewind (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Chinese Red (LRV 11), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chinese Red runs warm while Tradewind is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.4, 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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Chinese Red vs Tradewind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chinese Red on one side and Tradewind 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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