Cocoon vs Valiant Violet

Cocoon and Valiant Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Cocoon reads as greige-grey, while Valiant Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 15 for Cocoon vs 6 for Valiant Violet — means Cocoon will open up a space more effectively. Where Cocoon leans warm, Valiant Violet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.