Positive Red vs Sky High paint color comparison

Positive Red vs Sky High

Positive RedSherwin-WilliamsvsSky HighSherwin-WilliamsΔE 81.0 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Positive Red reads as pink-red, while Sky High reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 78 vs 11, Sky High will read as the brighter of the two — a 67-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Positive Red's warm character against Sky High's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 81.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Positive Red
Sherwin-Williams · 6871
LRV10.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6871
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sky High
Sherwin-Williams · 6504
LRV78.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6504
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Positive Red vs Sky High Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Positive Red on one side and Sky High 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.