Orchid vs Red Tomato
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Orchid reads as pink, while Red Tomato reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Orchid (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Red Tomato (LRV 14), a difference of 23 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 44.0, 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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Orchid vs Red Tomato Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Orchid on one side and Red Tomato 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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