Delicate White vs Violets Are Blue

Both from PPG's palette. Delicate White reads as white, while Violets Are Blue reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Delicate White (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Violets Are Blue (LRV 26), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 53.9, 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.