Corallite vs Soft Apricot paint color comparison

Corallite vs Soft Apricot

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Corallite (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Apricot (LRV 50), a difference of 26 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. With a ΔE of 20.3, 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.

Color Details

Corallite
Sherwin-Williams · 9698
LRV75.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9698
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Soft Apricot
Sherwin-Williams · 6352
LRV50.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6352
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Corallite vs Soft Apricot Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Corallite on one side and Soft Apricot 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.