Violet Jewel vs S 1005-R50B
Where Violet Jewel belongs to Dulux's range, S 1005-R50B is a NCS color. Violet Jewel reads as grey-purple, while S 1005-R50B reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Violet Jewel (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than S 1005-R50B (LRV 70), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Violet Jewel runs cool while S 1005-R50B is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. 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 you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Violet Jewel vs S 1005-R50B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Violet Jewel and S 1005-R50B are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Violet Jewel reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Violet Jewel vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Violet Jewel on one side and S 1005-R50B 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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