Alexandrite vs Plum Dandy

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Alexandrite reads as green, while Plum Dandy reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alexandrite (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Dandy (LRV 17), a difference of 5 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. With a ΔE of 41.4, 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.