Exclusive Plum vs Soulmate
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Soulmate (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Exclusive Plum (LRV 16), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Exclusive Plum vs Soulmate in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Exclusive Plum and Soulmate are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Soulmate reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Exclusive Plum vs Soulmate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Exclusive Plum on one side and Soulmate 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.