Hibiscus vs Mountain Air paint color comparison

Hibiscus vs Mountain Air

HibiscusSherwin-WilliamsvsMountain AirSherwin-WilliamsΔE 55.0 — Very different colors

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hibiscus reads as pink, while Mountain Air reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mountain Air (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Hibiscus (LRV 26), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 55.0, 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.

Color Details

Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams · 6851
LRV25.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6851
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Mountain Air
Sherwin-Williams · 6224
LRV73.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6224
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Hibiscus vs Mountain Air Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hibiscus on one side and Mountain Air on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.