Major Blue vs Pompeii Red

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Major Blue belongs to the blue family and Pompeii Red to the pink-red family. At LRV 29 vs 6, Major Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Major Blue's cool character against Pompeii Red's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 106.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.