Eggplant vs African Violet
Eggplant is a PPG color while African Violet comes from Sherwin-Williams. Eggplant reads as blue-purple, while African Violet reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 10 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 6.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Eggplant vs African Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Eggplant on one side and African 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.
More Eggplant comparisons
See how Eggplant stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 10), opening up a space where Eggplant encloses it.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 10), opening up a space where Eggplant encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 10, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 10), opening up a space where Eggplant encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 10), opening up a space where Eggplant encloses it.
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With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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