Major Blue vs Toile Red

Major Blue and Toile Red come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Major Blue reads as blue, while Toile Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 29 for Major Blue vs 12 for Toile Red — means Major Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Major Blue leans cool, Toile Red reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.6 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.