Purple Dusk vs Lilac Gray
Where Purple Dusk belongs to PPG's range, Lilac Gray is a Valspar color. Purple Dusk reads as grey-purple, while Lilac Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lilac Gray (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Dusk (LRV 16), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Purple Dusk vs Lilac Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purple Dusk on one side and Lilac Gray 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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