Cordovan vs Mature Grape
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (6 vs 7), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Cordovan runs warm while Mature Grape is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cordovan vs Mature Grape in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Cordovan and Mature Grape in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Cordovan brings more warmth to the space, while Mature Grape keeps things cooler and crisper.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Mature Grape reads more restrained here, while Cordovan adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The temperature contrast between Cordovan and Mature Grape is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Cordovan vs Mature Grape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cordovan on one side and Mature Grape 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.