New Orleans vs Wood Violet
New Orleans (Behr) and Wood Violet (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. New Orleans reads as blue-grey, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 16 vs 16 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where New Orleans leans purple, Wood Violet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Orleans on one side and Wood Violet 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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