Ship's Harbor vs Shrinking Violet
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Ship's Harbor belongs to the blue family and Shrinking Violet to the blue-purple family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (22 vs 23), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.0 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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Ship's Harbor vs Shrinking Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ship's Harbor on one side and Shrinking Violet 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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