Opaline vs Potentially Purple
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Opaline belongs to the green-grey family and Potentially Purple to the blue-purple family. Opaline (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Potentially Purple (LRV 62), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Opaline runs neutral while Potentially Purple is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.2, 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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Opaline vs Potentially Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Opaline on one side and Potentially Purple 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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