Plum Dandy vs Vigorous Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Plum Dandy belongs to the grey family and Vigorous Violet to the pink-purple family. Plum Dandy (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Vigorous Violet (LRV 13), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 13.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Vigorous Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Dandy on one side and Vigorous Violet 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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