Ancestry Violet vs Canyon Wind paint color comparison

Ancestry Violet vs Canyon Wind

Ancestry VioletBehrvsCanyon WindBehrΔE 33.7 — Very different colors

Ancestry Violet and Canyon Wind come from the same Behr collection. Ancestry Violet reads as grey-purple, while Canyon Wind reads as green-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 46-point LRV gap — 77 for Canyon Wind vs 31 for Ancestry Violet — means Canyon Wind will open up a space more effectively. Where Ancestry Violet leans purple, Canyon Wind reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ancestry Violet
Behr · S100-4
LRV31.0
BrandBehr
NumberS100-4
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Canyon Wind
Behr · BL-W12
LRV77.3
BrandBehr
NumberBL-W12
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ancestry Violet vs Canyon Wind Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancestry Violet on one side and Canyon Wind 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.