Extra White vs Pompeii Red

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Extra White reads as white, while Pompeii Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Extra White (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Pompeii Red (LRV 6), a difference of 80 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Extra White runs neutral while Pompeii Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 93.9, 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.