James vs Brave Purple
Where James belongs to Little Greene's range, Brave Purple is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, James belongs to the blue-grey family and Brave Purple to the blue-purple family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (30 vs 29), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. James runs blue while Brave Purple is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Brave Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see James on one side and Brave Purple 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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