Maxi Teal vs Raucous Orange

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Maxi Teal reads as blue, while Raucous Orange reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 18 vs 13, Raucous Orange will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Maxi Teal's cool character against Raucous Orange's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 85.4, 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.