Grape Illusion vs Amethyst Showers 3
Where Grape Illusion belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Amethyst Showers 3 is a Dulux color. Grape Illusion reads as blue-purple, while Amethyst Showers 3 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Amethyst Showers 3 (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Grape Illusion (LRV 43), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Grape Illusion vs Amethyst Showers 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grape Illusion on one side and Amethyst Showers 3 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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