Impulsive Purple vs Plummy

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Impulsive Purple belongs to the purple family and Plummy to the grey family. At LRV 11 vs 9, Plummy will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 13.8, 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.