Whirligig vs Innocence
Where Whirligig belongs to PPG's range, Innocence is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Innocence (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Whirligig (LRV 64), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Whirligig vs Innocence in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Whirligig and Innocence are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Innocence reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Innocence reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Whirligig vs Innocence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Whirligig on one side and Innocence 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 Whirligig comparisons
See how Whirligig stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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