Leaflet vs Plum Blossom
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Leaflet belongs to the green-grey family and Plum Blossom to the purple family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (30 vs 28), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Leaflet runs neutral while Plum Blossom is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Leaflet vs Plum Blossom Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Leaflet on one side and Plum Blossom 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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