Heartthrob vs Surf Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Heartthrob reads as pink-red, while Surf Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Surf Green (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Heartthrob (LRV 11), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Heartthrob runs warm while Surf Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 72.5, 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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Heartthrob vs Surf Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heartthrob on one side and Surf Green 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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