Lusty Red vs Tanager paint color comparison

Lusty Red vs Tanager

Lusty RedSherwin-WilliamsvsTanagerSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.9 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. With LRVs of 13 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lusty Red
Sherwin-Williams · 6863
LRV12.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6863
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Tanager
Sherwin-Williams · 6601
LRV11.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6601
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Lusty Red vs Tanager Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lusty Red on one side and Tanager on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.