Gypsy Red vs Rainsong
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Gypsy Red belongs to the pink-red family and Rainsong to the blue family. Rainsong (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Gypsy Red (LRV 13), a difference of 65 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gypsy Red runs warm while Rainsong is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 77.9, 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.
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Gypsy Red vs Rainsong Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gypsy Red on one side and Rainsong 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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