Kingston vs Wood Violet

Kingston and Wood Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Kingston reads as green-grey, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 54-point LRV gap — 70 for Kingston vs 16 for Wood 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 45.2 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.