Lemon Meringue vs Violet Vignette
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Lemon Meringue belongs to the beige family and Violet Vignette to the blue-purple family. Lemon Meringue (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Violet Vignette (LRV 74), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lemon Meringue runs warm while Violet Vignette is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.1, 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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Lemon Meringue vs Violet Vignette Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Meringue on one side and Violet Vignette 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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