Gray Violet vs Auger Shell
Where Gray Violet belongs to PPG's range, Auger Shell is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Gray Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Auger Shell to the grey family. Auger Shell (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Violet (LRV 27), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Gray Violet vs Auger Shell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Violet on one side and Auger Shell 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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