Purple Surf vs Made in the Shade
Where Purple Surf belongs to PPG's range, Made in the Shade is a Valspar color. Purple Surf reads as blue-grey, while Made in the Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (32 vs 33), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 12.4, 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.
Color Details
Purple Surf vs Made in the Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purple Surf on one side and Made in the Shade 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.
More Purple Surf comparisons
See how Purple Surf stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
