River Rouge vs Water Squirt
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, River Rouge belongs to the grey family and Water Squirt to the blue family. Water Squirt (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than River Rouge (LRV 12), a difference of 68 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. River Rouge runs warm while Water Squirt is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.4, 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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River Rouge vs Water Squirt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see River Rouge on one side and Water Squirt 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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