California Lilac vs Violets Are Blue
Where California Lilac belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Violets Are Blue is a PPG color. California Lilac reads as blue, while Violets Are Blue reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (27 vs 26), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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California Lilac vs Violets Are Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Lilac on one side and Violets Are Blue 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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