French Violet vs Made in the Shade
French Violet (PPG) and Made in the Shade (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. French Violet reads as blue-purple, while Made in the Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 33 for Made in the Shade vs 30 for French Violet — means Made in the Shade will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 22.7 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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French Violet vs Made in the Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Violet on one side and Made in the Shade 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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