Garden Path vs Purple Passage

Garden Path and Purple Passage come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Garden Path reads as beige-greige, while Purple Passage reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 12 for Purple Passage vs 5 for Garden Path — means Purple Passage will open up a space more effectively. Where Garden Path leans neutral, Purple Passage reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.