Chapeau Violet vs Original White
Chapeau Violet and Original White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Chapeau Violet belongs to the blue-purple family and Original White to the greige-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 78 for Chapeau Violet vs 74 for Original White — means Chapeau Violet will open up a space more effectively. Where Chapeau Violet leans cool, Original White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Chapeau Violet vs Original White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chapeau Violet on one side and Original White 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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