Awesome Violet vs Vesper Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Awesome Violet reads as blue-purple, while Vesper Violet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Awesome Violet (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Vesper Violet (LRV 35), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Awesome Violet vs Vesper Violet in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Awesome Violet and Vesper Violet in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Awesome Violet reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Vesper Violet.
Color Details
Awesome Violet vs Vesper Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Awesome Violet on one side and Vesper Violet 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.