Picnic vs Wood Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Picnic belongs to the green family and Wood Violet to the grey-purple family. Picnic (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Wood Violet (LRV 16), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 59.2, 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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Picnic vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Picnic on one side and Wood 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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