Hazel vs Plum Dandy
Hazel and Plum Dandy come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Hazel belongs to the green family and Plum Dandy to the grey family. The 33-point LRV gap — 50 for Hazel vs 17 for Plum Dandy — means Hazel will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 39.4 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.
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Hazel vs Plum Dandy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hazel on one side and Plum Dandy 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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