Patchwork Plum vs N473
Patchwork Plum (Sherwin-Williams) and N473 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Patchwork Plum reads as grey, while N473 reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 18 for N473 vs 16 for Patchwork Plum — means N473 will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Patchwork Plum vs N473 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Patchwork Plum on one side and N473 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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