Woad vs Vigorous Violet
Woad (Little Greene) and Vigorous Violet (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Woad reads as blue, while Vigorous Violet reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 12 vs 13 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Woad leans blue, Vigorous Violet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.0 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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Woad vs Vigorous Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Woad on one side and Vigorous 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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