Piedmont vs Verve Violet paint color comparison

Piedmont vs Verve Violet

PiedmontSherwin-WilliamsvsVerve VioletSherwin-WilliamsΔE 59.2 — Very different colors

Piedmont and Verve Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Piedmont belongs to the green-grey family and Verve Violet to the pink-purple family. The 46-point LRV gap — 60 for Piedmont vs 13 for Verve Violet — means Piedmont will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 59.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Piedmont
Sherwin-Williams · 9657
LRV59.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9657
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Verve Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6979
LRV13.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6979
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Piedmont vs Verve Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Piedmont on one side and Verve Violet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.