Ash Violet vs Gentle Grape

Ash Violet and Gentle Grape come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Ash Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Gentle Grape to the grey family. The 8-point LRV gap — 34 for Ash Violet vs 26 for Gentle Grape — means Ash Violet will open up a space more effectively. Where Ash Violet leans cool, Gentle Grape reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ash Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6549
Hex#A29BAA
LRV34.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6549
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Gentle Grape
Sherwin-Williams · 9074
Hex#908A9B
LRV26.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9074
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Ash Violet vs Gentle Grape Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ash Violet on one side and Gentle Grape 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 Ash Violet comparisons

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

White Dove
Ash Violet
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ash Violet
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Ash Violet
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ash Violet is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Ash Violet
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Ash Violet
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Ash Violet reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Ash Violet
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Ash Violet
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ash Violet
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Ash Violet reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Ash Violet
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Ash Violet
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Ash Violet
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ash Violet reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Ash Violet
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Ash Violet
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ash Violet is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Ash Violet
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ash Violet reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Ash Violet
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ash Violet is the lighter choice

Piazza
Ash Violet
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Ash Violet
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Ash Violet
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Ash Violet reads slightly lighter

Senses
Ash Violet
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Ash Violet
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ash Violet is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Ash Violet
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Ash Violet
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ash Violet reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Ash Violet
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Ash Violet reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Ash Violet
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ash Violet is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Ash Violet
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Ash Violet
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Ash Violet reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Ash Violet
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Ash Violet
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Ash Violet
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ash Violet
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ash Violet reads noticeably lighter