Coral Island vs Persimmon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Coral Island belongs to the pink-red family and Persimmon to the beige-pink family. Persimmon (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Coral Island (LRV 36), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Coral Island vs Persimmon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coral Island on one side and Persimmon 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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