Old Silk vs Exclusive Plum
Old Silk (PPG) and Exclusive Plum (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Old Silk belongs to the blue-grey family and Exclusive Plum to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 17 vs 16 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. ΔE 4.2 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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Old Silk vs Exclusive Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Silk on one side and Exclusive Plum 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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