Plum's the Word vs Potentially Purple
Where Plum's the Word belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Potentially Purple is a Sherwin-Williams color. Plum's the Word reads as purple, while Potentially Purple reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Plum's the Word (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Potentially Purple (LRV 62), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Plum's the Word vs Potentially Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum's the Word on one side and Potentially Purple 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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