Expressive Plum vs Piedmont

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Expressive Plum reads as grey, while Piedmont reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 12, Piedmont will read as the brighter of the two — a 48-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Expressive Plum's neutral character against Piedmont's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 43.2, 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.