Pinot Noir vs Expressive Plum
Pinot Noir (PPG) and Expressive Plum (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 12 for Expressive Plum vs 9 for Pinot Noir — means Expressive Plum will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.1 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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Pinot Noir vs Expressive Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pinot Noir on one side and Expressive 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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