Plum's the Word vs Sugared Almond
Where Plum's the Word belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Sugared Almond is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Plum's the Word belongs to the purple family and Sugared Almond to the pink-purple family. Plum's the Word (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Sugared Almond (LRV 56), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.1 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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Plum's the Word vs Sugared Almond Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum's the Word on one side and Sugared Almond 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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