Plum Dandy vs Rookwood Blue Green
Plum Dandy and Rookwood Blue Green come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Plum Dandy belongs to the grey family and Rookwood Blue Green to the blue-green family. The 5-point LRV gap — 22 for Rookwood Blue Green vs 17 for Plum Dandy — means Rookwood Blue Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Plum Dandy leans cool, Rookwood Blue Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.1 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.
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Plum Dandy vs Rookwood Blue Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Dandy on one side and Rookwood Blue Green 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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