Plum Dandy vs Workout Green

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Plum Dandy reads as grey, while Workout Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Workout Green (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Dandy (LRV 17), a difference of 55 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 52.9, 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.