Rose vs Water Squirt
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Rose belongs to the pink family and Water Squirt to the blue family. Water Squirt (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Rose (LRV 34), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 34.3, 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.
Color Details
Rose vs Water Squirt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rose 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.
More Rose comparisons
See how Rose stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
