Clean Slate vs Ruby Violet

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Clean Slate belongs to the blue-green family and Ruby Violet to the grey-purple family. At LRV 76 vs 24, Clean Slate will read as the brighter of the two — a 53-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Clean Slate's neutral character against Ruby Violet's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 37.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.