Lotus Petal vs Sweet Orange
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Lotus Petal reads as beige-pink, while Sweet Orange reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lotus Petal (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Sweet Orange (LRV 64), a difference of 13 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 11.5, 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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Lotus Petal vs Sweet Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lotus Petal on one side and Sweet Orange 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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