Oxford Blue (Heritage) vs Concord Grape
Where Oxford Blue (Heritage) belongs to Dulux's range, Concord Grape is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Oxford Blue (Heritage) belongs to the blue family and Concord Grape to the purple family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (6 vs 5), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.5, 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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Oxford Blue (Heritage) vs Concord Grape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oxford Blue (Heritage) on one side and Concord Grape 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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