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 you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Agapanthus vs Awesome Violet in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Agapanthus and Awesome Violet 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Agapanthus will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Awesome Violet would.
Home Office
The test for a home office color isn't how it looks in a quick glance — it's whether it still feels right after a full day of work. Agapanthus reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Awesome Violet.
Color Details
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.
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.