Kimono Violet vs Kingston
Kimono Violet and Kingston come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Kimono Violet belongs to the pink-purple family and Kingston to the green-grey family. The 64-point LRV gap — 70 for Kingston vs 6 for Kimono Violet — means Kingston 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 66.4 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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Kimono Violet vs Kingston Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kimono Violet on one side and Kingston 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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