Ash Violet vs Made in the Shade
Ash Violet is a Sherwin-Williams color while Made in the Shade comes from Valspar. Ash Violet reads as grey-purple, while Made in the Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 34 and 33, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 10.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Ash Violet vs Made in the Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ash Violet on one side and Made in the Shade 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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