Super Nova vs Quixotic Plum
Super Nova (Benjamin Moore) and Quixotic Plum (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Super Nova belongs to the grey family and Quixotic Plum to the blue-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 10 for Super Nova vs 6 for Quixotic Plum — means Super Nova will open up a space more effectively. Where Super Nova leans purple, Quixotic Plum reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Super Nova vs Quixotic Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Super Nova on one side and Quixotic Plum 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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