Interesting Aqua vs Rave Red
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Interesting Aqua reads as blue-grey, while Rave Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Interesting Aqua (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Rave Red (LRV 11), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Interesting Aqua runs cool while Rave Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 64.7, 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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Interesting Aqua vs Rave Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Interesting Aqua on one side and Rave Red 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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