English Ivy vs Real Red
English Ivy and Real Red come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. English Ivy reads as blue, while Real Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The NaN-point LRV gap — 13 for Real Red vs NaN for English Ivy — means Real Red will open up a space more effectively. Where English Ivy leans cool, Real Red reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of NaN puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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English Ivy vs Real Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see English Ivy on one side and Real 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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