Gentian vs Valiant Violet

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Gentian belongs to the blue family and Valiant Violet to the blue-purple family. Gentian (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Valiant Violet (LRV 6), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.2, 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.