Mediterranean vs Roycroft Copper Red
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mediterranean belongs to the blue-grey family and Roycroft Copper Red to the pink-red family. Mediterranean (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Roycroft Copper Red (LRV 7), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mediterranean runs cool while Roycroft Copper Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 49.3, 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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Mediterranean vs Roycroft Copper Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mediterranean on one side and Roycroft Copper Red 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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