Rustic Red vs Cayenne
Where Rustic Red belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Cayenne is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Cayenne (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Rustic Red (LRV 6), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Rustic Red vs Cayenne Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rustic Red on one side and Cayenne 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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