Dewberry vs Lime Rickey
Dewberry and Lime Rickey come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Dewberry reads as blue-purple, while Lime Rickey reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 40-point LRV gap — 45 for Lime Rickey vs 5 for Dewberry — means Lime Rickey will open up a space more effectively. Where Dewberry leans cool, Lime Rickey reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 79.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dewberry vs Lime Rickey in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Dewberry and Lime Rickey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Lime Rickey returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Lime Rickey reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Dewberry.
Color Details
Dewberry vs Lime Rickey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dewberry on one side and Lime Rickey 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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