French Violet vs Shades of Spring
French Violet and Shades of Spring come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. French Violet reads as blue-grey, while Shades of Spring reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 34-point LRV gap — 51 for Shades of Spring vs 18 for French Violet — means Shades of Spring will open up a space more effectively. Where French Violet leans blue, Shades of Spring reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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French Violet vs Shades of Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Violet on one side and Shades of Spring 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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