Cordial vs Fine Wine
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cordial belongs to the pink family and Fine Wine to the pink-red family. Cordial (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Fine Wine (LRV 7), a difference of 4 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 7.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cordial vs Fine Wine in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Cordial and Fine Wine are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Cordial vs Fine Wine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cordial on one side and Fine Wine 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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