Gutsy Grape vs Izmir Purple
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Gutsy Grape belongs to the purple family and Izmir Purple to the blue-purple family. Gutsy Grape (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Izmir Purple (LRV 7), a difference of 5 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 11.5, 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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Gutsy Grape vs Izmir Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gutsy Grape on one side and Izmir Purple 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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