Laughing Orange vs Regatta
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Laughing Orange belongs to the beige family and Regatta to the blue family. Laughing Orange (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Regatta (LRV 8), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Laughing Orange runs warm while Regatta is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 107.5, 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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Laughing Orange vs Regatta Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laughing Orange on one side and Regatta 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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