Peppercorn vs Valiant Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Peppercorn belongs to the grey family and Valiant Violet to the blue-purple family. Peppercorn (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Valiant Violet (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Peppercorn runs neutral while Valiant Violet is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of NaN, 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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Peppercorn vs Valiant Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Peppercorn on one side and Valiant Violet 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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