Ice Plant vs Merry Pink
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. At LRV 64 vs 31, Merry Pink will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 32.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Ice Plant vs Merry Pink Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ice Plant on one side and Merry Pink 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.
More Ice Plant comparisons
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Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 31), opening up a space where Ice Plant encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 31, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 31), opening up a space where Ice Plant encloses it.
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