Almond Roca vs Awesome Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Almond Roca belongs to the beige family and Awesome Violet to the blue-purple family. Awesome Violet (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Almond Roca (LRV 25), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Almond Roca runs warm while Awesome Violet is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.2, 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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Almond Roca vs Awesome Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Almond Roca 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.
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