Plum Dandy vs Rainwashed
Plum Dandy and Rainwashed come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Plum Dandy belongs to the grey family and Rainwashed to the green-grey family. The 42-point LRV gap — 59 for Rainwashed vs 17 for Plum Dandy — means Rainwashed 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 40.5 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.
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Plum Dandy vs Rainwashed Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Dandy on one side and Rainwashed 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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