Metro Gray vs Violet Sparkle

Metro Gray and Violet Sparkle come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Metro Gray reads as grey, while Violet Sparkle reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 69 for Violet Sparkle vs 58 for Metro Gray — means Violet Sparkle will open up a space more effectively. Where Metro Gray leans yellow, Violet Sparkle reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.