Dill vs Purple Passage paint color comparison

Dill vs Purple Passage

DillSherwin-WilliamsvsPurple PassageSherwin-WilliamsΔE 44.7 — Very different colors

Dill and Purple Passage come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dill belongs to the green-yellow family and Purple Passage to the blue-grey family. The 12-point LRV gap — 24 for Dill vs 12 for Purple Passage — means Dill will open up a space more effectively. Where Dill leans neutral, Purple Passage reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.7 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.

Color Details

Dill
Sherwin-Williams · 6438
LRV24.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6438
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Purple Passage
Sherwin-Williams · 6551
LRV12.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6551
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Dill vs Purple Passage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dill on one side and Purple Passage on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.