Fusion vs Valiant Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Fusion belongs to the beige-yellow family and Valiant Violet to the blue-purple family. Fusion (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Valiant Violet (LRV 6), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fusion 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 102.7, 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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Fusion vs Valiant Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fusion 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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