Shrinking Violet vs Paper
Shrinking Violet (PPG) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. The 65-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 23 for Shrinking Violet — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 51.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.
Shrinking Violet vs Paper Color Comparison
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.
Color Details
More Shrinking Violet comparisons
See how Shrinking Violet stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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PPG vs Sherwin-Williams

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Farrow & Ball

PPG vs Sherwin-Williams
PPG vs Sherwin-Williams

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Farrow & Ball

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Sherwin-Williams

PPG vs Dulux
PPG vs Dulux

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Dulux

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Benjamin Moore

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PPG vs Benjamin Moore

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PPG vs Dulux

PPG vs RAL Classic
PPG vs RAL Classic

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PPG vs RAL Classic

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Tikkurila

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Jotun

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PPG vs Little Greene

Senses reads lighter
PPG vs Jotun

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Little Greene

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Jotun

PPG vs Little Greene
PPG vs Little Greene

PPG vs Valspar
PPG vs Valspar

Shrinking Violet reads lighter
PPG vs Behr

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs Behr

PPG vs Behr
PPG vs Behr

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs RAL Effect

Light vs dark contrast
PPG vs RAL Effect

Shrinking Violet reads lighter
PPG vs Valspar

Light vs dark contrast
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