Plum Royale vs Sweet Basil
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Plum Royale reads as grey, while Sweet Basil reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sweet Basil (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Royale (LRV 6), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Plum Royale runs purple while Sweet Basil is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 32.9, 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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Plum Royale vs Sweet Basil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Royale on one side and Sweet Basil 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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