Piedmont vs Plum Dandy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Piedmont belongs to the green-grey family and Plum Dandy to the grey family. Piedmont (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Dandy (LRV 17), a difference of 43 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 41.0, 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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Piedmont vs Plum Dandy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Piedmont on one side and Plum Dandy 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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