Lighter Mint vs Wood Violet paint color comparison

Lighter Mint vs Wood Violet

Lighter Mint and Wood Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Lighter Mint reads as green, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 64-point LRV gap — 80 for Lighter Mint vs 16 for Wood Violet — means Lighter Mint 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 50.9 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.

Color Details

Lighter Mint
Sherwin-Williams · 6742
LRV80.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6742
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Wood Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6557
LRV16.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6557
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Lighter Mint vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lighter Mint on one side and Wood 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.