Merry Pink vs Panache Pink paint color comparison

Merry Pink vs Panache Pink

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Merry Pink reads as pink, while Panache Pink reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (64 vs 64), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Merry Pink
Sherwin-Williams · 6844
LRV63.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6844
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Panache Pink
Sherwin-Williams · 6848
LRV64.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6848
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Merry Pink vs Panache Pink Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Merry Pink on one side and Panache Pink on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.