James vs French Violet
James (Little Greene) and French Violet (PPG) come from different manufacturers. James reads as blue-grey, while French Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 30 vs 30 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 18.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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James vs French Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see James on one side and French 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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