Crimson Red vs Extra White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Crimson Red belongs to the pink-red family and Extra White to the white family. Extra White (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Crimson Red (LRV 4), a difference of 82 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Crimson Red runs warm while Extra White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 81.6, 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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Crimson Red vs Extra White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crimson Red on one side and Extra White 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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