Frolic vs Valiant Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Frolic belongs to the beige-yellow family and Valiant Violet to the blue-purple family. Frolic (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Valiant Violet (LRV 6), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Frolic runs warm while Valiant Violet is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 95.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Frolic vs Valiant Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frolic on one side and Valiant Violet 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.
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