Purple Rain vs Purple Passage
Where Purple Rain belongs to PPG's range, Purple Passage is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Purple Rain (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Passage (LRV 12), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.6 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 Rain vs Purple Passage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purple Rain on one side and Purple Passage 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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