Real Red vs Software

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Real Red reads as pink-red, while Software reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 23 vs 13, Software will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Real Red's warm character against Software's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 69.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.