Gladiola vs Raindrop
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Gladiola belongs to the pink-red family and Raindrop to the blue family. Raindrop (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Gladiola (LRV 20), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gladiola runs warm while Raindrop is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 80.2, 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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Gladiola vs Raindrop Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gladiola on one side and Raindrop 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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