Coral Reef vs Lei Flower
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (29 vs 30), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.0 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 Reef vs Lei Flower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coral Reef on one side and Lei Flower 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.
More Coral Reef comparisons
See how Coral Reef stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 29 vs 6, Coral Reef is decisively the brighter choice.
Purbeck Stone reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 29), opening up a space where Coral Reef encloses it.
With LRVs of 30 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 52 vs 29, Mizzle is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 58 vs 29, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
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French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 29), opening up a space where Coral Reef encloses it.
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At LRV 29 vs 13, Coral Reef is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 74 vs 29, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 29 vs 8, Coral Reef is decisively the brighter choice.
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Dix Blue reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 29), opening up a space where Coral Reef encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 12, Coral Reef is decisively the brighter choice.
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