Awesome Violet vs Mercurial
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Awesome Violet reads as blue-purple, while Mercurial reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mercurial (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Awesome Violet (LRV 45), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Awesome Violet runs cool while Mercurial is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.2, 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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Awesome Violet vs Mercurial Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Awesome Violet on one side and Mercurial 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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