Plum's the Word vs Rain Sky
Where Plum's the Word belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Rain Sky is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Plum's the Word belongs to the purple family and Rain Sky to the blue family. Rain Sky (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Plum's the Word (LRV 65), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.7, 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's the Word vs Rain Sky Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum's the Word on one side and Rain Sky 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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