Livid vs Plum Blossom
Livid (Little Greene) and Plum Blossom (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Livid belongs to the blue-green family and Plum Blossom to the purple family. Plum Blossom has an LRV of 28. Where Livid leans green, Plum Blossom reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.8 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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Livid vs Plum Blossom Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Livid on one side and Plum Blossom 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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