Lotus Flower vs Marshmallow

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Lotus Flower reads as pink-red, while Marshmallow reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Marshmallow (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Lotus Flower (LRV 57), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.1, 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.