Chapeau Violet vs Wishful Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chapeau Violet belongs to the blue-purple family and Wishful Blue to the blue family. Chapeau Violet (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Wishful Blue (LRV 72), a difference of 6 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. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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 Wishful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chapeau Violet on one side and Wishful Blue 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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