Heart Wood vs Ruby Violet
Heart Wood (Dulux) and Ruby Violet (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Heart Wood reads as grey, while Ruby Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 28 for Heart Wood vs 24 for Ruby Violet — means Heart Wood will open up a space more effectively. Where Heart Wood leans warm, Ruby Violet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Heart Wood vs Ruby Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heart Wood on one side and Ruby 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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