Modern Lavender vs Vesper Violet paint color comparison

Modern Lavender vs Vesper Violet

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 40 vs 35, Modern Lavender will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Modern Lavender's neutral character against Vesper Violet's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Modern Lavender
Sherwin-Williams · 9688
LRV40.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9688
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6542
LRV35.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6542
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Modern Lavender vs Vesper Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modern Lavender on one side and Vesper 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.