Hearty Orange vs Sticks & Stones
Hearty Orange and Sticks & Stones come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Hearty Orange belongs to the pink-red family and Sticks & Stones to the greige-grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 31 for Sticks & Stones vs 15 for Hearty Orange — means Sticks & Stones will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 49.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Hearty Orange vs Sticks & Stones Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hearty Orange on one side and Sticks & Stones 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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