Kingston vs Passionate Purple

Kingston and Passionate Purple come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Kingston belongs to the green-grey family and Passionate Purple to the purple family. The 58-point LRV gap — 70 for Kingston vs 12 for Passionate Purple — 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 59.1 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.