Gustavian Blue vs Vesper Violet
Where Gustavian Blue belongs to Jotun's range, Vesper Violet is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Gustavian Blue (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Vesper Violet (LRV 35), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gustavian Blue vs Vesper Violet in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Gustavian Blue and Vesper Violet 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Gustavian Blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Gustavian Blue vs Vesper Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gustavian Blue on one side and Vesper 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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