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.