Palladian Plum vs Plum Dandy
Palladian Plum is a Dulux color while Plum Dandy comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 19 and 17, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Palladian Plum's neutral character against Plum Dandy's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 10.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Palladian Plum vs Plum Dandy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Palladian Plum on one side and Plum Dandy 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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