Faded Violet vs Selvedge
Where Faded Violet belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Selvedge is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Faded Violet (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Selvedge (LRV 25), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Faded Violet runs blue while Selvedge is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Faded Violet vs Selvedge in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Faded Violet and Selvedge are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Faded Violet reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Faded Violet vs Selvedge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Faded Violet on one side and Selvedge 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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