Hazel Gaze vs Wood Violet

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Hazel Gaze belongs to the green-grey family and Wood Violet to the grey-purple family. At LRV 51 vs 16, Hazel Gaze will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hazel Gaze's neutral character against Wood Violet's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 38.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.