Garden Grove vs Wood Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Garden Grove reads as green, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (18 vs 16), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 43.5, 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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Garden Grove vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Garden Grove on one side and Wood 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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