Hint of Violet vs Old Claret
Hint of Violet and Old Claret come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Hint of Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Old Claret to the pink-red family. The 52-point LRV gap — 66 for Hint of Violet vs 14 for Old Claret — means Hint of Violet will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 53.5 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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Hint of Violet vs Old Claret Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hint of Violet on one side and Old Claret 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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