Feverish Pink vs Heartthrob paint color comparison

Feverish Pink vs Heartthrob

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Feverish Pink (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Heartthrob (LRV 11), a difference of 6 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 12.3, 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.

Color Details

Feverish Pink
Sherwin-Williams · 6859
LRV16.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6859
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Heartthrob
Sherwin-Williams · 6866
LRV10.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6866
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Feverish Pink vs Heartthrob Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Feverish Pink on one side and Heartthrob on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.