Piedmont vs Vigorous Violet paint color comparison

Piedmont vs Vigorous Violet

Piedmont and Vigorous Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Piedmont reads as green-grey, while Vigorous Violet reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 47-point LRV gap — 60 for Piedmont vs 13 for Vigorous 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 50.1 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
Vigorous Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6838
LRV13.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6838
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Piedmont vs Vigorous Violet Simulated Comparison

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