Coral Reef vs Secret Cove
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Coral Reef reads as pink-red, while Secret Cove reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Coral Reef (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Secret Cove (LRV 25), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Coral Reef runs warm while Secret Cove is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.9, 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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Coral Reef vs Secret Cove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coral Reef on one side and Secret Cove 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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