Royal Raisin vs Mink Violet
Royal Raisin is a Behr color while Mink Violet comes from Benjamin Moore. Royal Raisin reads as grey, while Mink Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 18 and 16, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Royal Raisin's red character against Mink Violet's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.0, 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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Royal Raisin vs Mink Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Raisin on one side and Mink 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.
More Royal Raisin comparisons
See how Royal Raisin stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 69 vs 18, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
Royal Raisin reflects far more light (LRV 18 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 52 vs 18, Purbeck Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 18, Evergreen Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
Mizzle reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 18, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
Denim Drift reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 43 vs 18, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 18 vs 4, Royal Raisin is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
Royal Raisin reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 18, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (21 vs 18) makes Artichoke the marginally brighter of the two.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 18, Pigeon is decisively the brighter choice.
Royal Raisin reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Royal Raisin reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
At LRV 41 vs 18, Dix Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Royal Raisin reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 18), opening up a space where Royal Raisin encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 18, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.