Homburg Gray vs Ruby Violet

Homburg Gray and Ruby Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Homburg Gray reads as grey, while Ruby Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 24 for Ruby Violet vs 15 for Homburg Gray — means Ruby Violet will open up a space more effectively. Where Homburg Gray leans neutral, Ruby Violet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.3 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.