Agapanthus vs Awesome Violet

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Agapanthus reads as blue, while Awesome Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Agapanthus (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Awesome Violet (LRV 45), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.5 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.

Color Details

Agapanthus
Sherwin-Williams · 9066
Hex#BBC5DE
LRV55.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9066
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6815
Hex#A7B2D4
LRV45.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6815
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Agapanthus vs Awesome Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agapanthus on one side and Awesome Violet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Agapanthus comparisons

See how Agapanthus stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Agapanthus
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Agapanthus
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Agapanthus
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Agapanthus
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Agapanthus reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Agapanthus
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Agapanthus
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Agapanthus reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Agapanthus
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Agapanthus
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Agapanthus
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Agapanthus
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Agapanthus
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Agapanthus
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Agapanthus reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Agapanthus
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Agapanthus
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Black grey
Agapanthus
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Piazza
Agapanthus
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Agapanthus
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Agapanthus
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Agapanthus reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Agapanthus
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Agapanthus reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Agapanthus
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Agapanthus
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Agapanthus
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Agapanthus
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Agapanthus
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Agapanthus is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Agapanthus
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Agapanthus reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Agapanthus
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Agapanthus reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Agapanthus
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Agapanthus
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Agapanthus
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Agapanthus
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Agapanthus is the lighter choice