Lotus Petal vs Soft Apricot

Lotus Petal and Soft Apricot come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Lotus Petal belongs to the beige-pink family and Soft Apricot to the beige family. The 27-point LRV gap — 77 for Lotus Petal vs 50 for Soft Apricot — means Lotus Petal will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 22.3 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.