Gauze - Dark vs Violet Shadow
Where Gauze - Dark belongs to Little Greene's range, Violet Shadow is a PPG color. Gauze - Dark reads as blue-grey, while Violet Shadow reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Violet Shadow (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Gauze - Dark (LRV 60), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gauze - Dark vs Violet Shadow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gauze - Dark on one side and Violet Shadow 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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