French Lilac vs Awesome Violet
French Lilac (PPG) and Awesome Violet (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Lilac belongs to the blue family and Awesome Violet to the blue-purple family. The 6-point LRV gap — 51 for French Lilac vs 45 for Awesome Violet — means French Lilac will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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French Lilac vs Awesome Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Lilac on one side and Awesome 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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