Billiard Green vs Verve Violet paint color comparison

Billiard Green vs Verve Violet

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Billiard Green reads as green-grey, while Verve Violet reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Verve Violet (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Billiard Green (LRV 9), a difference of 5 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 50.0, 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.

Color Details

Billiard Green
Sherwin-Williams · 0016
LRV8.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0016
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Verve Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6979
LRV13.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6979
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Billiard Green vs Verve Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Billiard Green on one side and Verve Violet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.