Merlot vs Tradewind
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Merlot belongs to the pink family and Tradewind to the blue-grey family. Tradewind (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Merlot (LRV 4), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Merlot runs warm while Tradewind is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of NaN, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Merlot vs Tradewind in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Merlot and Tradewind in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Merlot vs Tradewind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Merlot on one side and Tradewind 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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