Purple Parlor vs Slate grey
Where Purple Parlor belongs to PPG's range, Slate grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Purple Parlor belongs to the grey-purple family and Slate grey to the blue-grey family. Slate grey (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Parlor (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Parlor vs Slate grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purple Parlor on one side and Slate grey 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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