Awesome Violet vs Cocoon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Awesome Violet belongs to the blue-purple family and Cocoon to the greige-grey family. Awesome Violet (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Cocoon (LRV 15), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Awesome Violet runs cool while Cocoon is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.6, 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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Awesome Violet vs Cocoon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Awesome Violet on one side and Cocoon 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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