Violet Vapor vs Agreeable Gray
Where Violet Vapor belongs to PPG's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Violet Vapor reads as pink-purple, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Violet Vapor (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Agreeable Gray (LRV 60), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.0, 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.
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Violet Vapor vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Violet Vapor on one side and Agreeable Gray 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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