Raindrop vs Sockeye

Raindrop and Sockeye come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Raindrop reads as blue, while Sockeye reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 52 for Raindrop vs 40 for Sockeye — means Raindrop will open up a space more effectively. Where Raindrop leans cool, Sockeye reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.