Pastel violet vs Lilac Gray
Pastel violet is a RAL Classic color while Lilac Gray comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Pastel violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Lilac Gray to the grey family. At LRV 28 vs 25, Pastel violet will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pastel violet vs Lilac Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Pastel violet and Lilac Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
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Pastel violet vs Lilac Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pastel violet on one side and Lilac 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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