Kingston vs Vigorous Violet paint color comparison

Kingston vs Vigorous Violet

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Kingston reads as green-grey, while Vigorous Violet reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 70 vs 13, Kingston will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-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 53.8, 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.

Color Details

Kingston
Sherwin-Williams · 9677
LRV70.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9677
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Vigorous Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6838
LRV13.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6838
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Kingston vs Vigorous Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kingston on one side and Vigorous Violet 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.