Plum Blossom vs Serendipity paint color comparison

Plum Blossom vs Serendipity

Plum Blossom and Serendipity come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Plum Blossom reads as purple, while Serendipity reads as green-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 55-point LRV gap — 84 for Serendipity vs 28 for Plum Blossom — means Serendipity 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 45.9 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

Plum Blossom
Sherwin-Williams · 6974
LRV28.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6974
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams · 9671
LRV83.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9671
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Plum Blossom vs Serendipity Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Blossom on one side and Serendipity 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.