Hibiscus vs Water Squirt paint color comparison

Hibiscus vs Water Squirt

HibiscusSherwin-WilliamsvsWater SquirtSherwin-WilliamsΔE 59.7 — Very different colors

Hibiscus and Water Squirt come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Hibiscus belongs to the pink family and Water Squirt to the blue family. The 54-point LRV gap — 80 for Water Squirt vs 26 for Hibiscus — means Water Squirt will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 59.7 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.

Color Details

Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams · 6851
LRV25.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6851
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Water Squirt
Sherwin-Williams · 7132
LRV79.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7132
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Hibiscus vs Water Squirt Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hibiscus on one side and Water Squirt 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.