Woad vs Purple Rain
Woad is a Little Greene color while Purple Rain comes from PPG. Woad reads as blue, while Purple Rain reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 15 vs 12, Purple Rain will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 14.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Woad vs Purple Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Woad on one side and Purple Rain 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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