Honeydew vs Purple Passage paint color comparison

Honeydew vs Purple Passage

HoneydewSherwin-WilliamsvsPurple PassageSherwin-WilliamsΔE 55.9 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Honeydew belongs to the beige-yellow family and Purple Passage to the blue-grey family. At LRV 70 vs 12, Honeydew will read as the brighter of the two — a 58-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Honeydew's neutral character against Purple Passage's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 55.9, 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.

Color Details

Honeydew
Sherwin-Williams · 6428
LRV70.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6428
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Purple Passage
Sherwin-Williams · 6551
LRV12.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6551
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Honeydew vs Purple Passage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honeydew on one side and Purple Passage on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.