Cotton Breeze vs Chapeau Violet
Where Cotton Breeze belongs to Dulux's range, Chapeau Violet is a Sherwin-Williams color. Cotton Breeze reads as blue, while Chapeau Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cotton Breeze (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Chapeau Violet (LRV 78), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.1, 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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Cotton Breeze vs Chapeau Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Breeze on one side and Chapeau Violet 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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