New Orleans vs Plummy
New Orleans is a Behr color while Plummy comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, New Orleans belongs to the blue-grey family and Plummy to the grey family. At LRV 16 vs 11, New Orleans will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — New Orleans's purple character against Plummy's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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New Orleans vs Plummy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Orleans on one side and Plummy 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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