Elephant Ear vs Kirsch Red
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Elephant Ear belongs to the greige-grey family and Kirsch Red to the pink-red family. Elephant Ear (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Kirsch Red (LRV 12), a difference of 16 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 37.3, 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.
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Elephant Ear vs Kirsch Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Ear on one side and Kirsch Red 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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