Fired Brick vs Still Water
Fired Brick and Still Water come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Fired Brick reads as pink-red, while Still Water reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 10 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Fired Brick leans warm, Still Water reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.3 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.
Fired Brick vs Still Water in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Fired Brick and Still Water 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. Still Water reads more restrained here, while Fired Brick adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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. Fired Brick brings more warmth to the space, while Still Water keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Fired Brick vs Still Water Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fired Brick on one side and Still Water 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.