Ash Violet vs Modern Lavender

Ash Violet and Modern Lavender come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Ash Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Modern Lavender to the blue-grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 40 for Modern Lavender vs 34 for Ash Violet — means Modern Lavender will open up a space more effectively. Where Ash Violet leans cool, Modern Lavender reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.8 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.