Black Swan vs Quixotic Plum
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Black Swan reads as grey, while Quixotic Plum reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (4 vs 6), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Black Swan runs neutral while Quixotic Plum is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Black Swan vs Quixotic Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Swan on one side and Quixotic Plum 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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