Obstinate Orange vs Sunset
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Obstinate Orange belongs to the pink-red family and Sunset to the beige-pink family. Sunset (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Obstinate Orange (LRV 21), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 33.3, 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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Obstinate Orange vs Sunset Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Obstinate Orange on one side and Sunset 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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