Lulworth Blue vs Awesome Violet
Lulworth Blue is a Farrow & Ball color while Awesome Violet comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Lulworth Blue belongs to the blue family and Awesome Violet to the blue-purple family. With LRVs of 45 and 45, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Lulworth Blue vs Awesome Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lulworth Blue on one side and Awesome 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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