Persian Violet vs James
Where Persian Violet belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, James is a Little Greene color. Persian Violet reads as blue-purple, while James reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Persian Violet (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than James (LRV 30), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 16.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Persian Violet vs James Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Persian Violet on one side and James 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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