Topsail vs Valentine paint color comparison

Topsail vs Valentine

TopsailSherwin-WilliamsvsValentineSherwin-WilliamsΔE 69.9 — Very different colors

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Topsail reads as blue-green, while Valentine reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Topsail (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Valentine (LRV 12), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Topsail runs cool while Valentine is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 69.9, 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

Topsail
Sherwin-Williams · 6217
LRV74.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6217
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Valentine
Sherwin-Williams · 6587
LRV11.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6587
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Topsail vs Valentine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Topsail on one side and Valentine on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.