Little Blue Box vs Ruby Violet

Little Blue Box and Ruby Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Little Blue Box reads as blue, while Ruby Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 25-point LRV gap — 49 for Little Blue Box vs 24 for Ruby Violet — means Little Blue Box 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 39.9 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.