Penelope vs Violet Jewel
Where Penelope belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Violet Jewel is a Dulux color. Penelope reads as blue-purple, while Violet Jewel reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Penelope (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Violet Jewel (LRV 74), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Penelope vs Violet Jewel in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Penelope and Violet Jewel are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Penelope reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Penelope vs Violet Jewel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Penelope on one side and Violet Jewel 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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