Plum Dandy vs Lilac Gray
Plum Dandy (Sherwin-Williams) and Lilac Gray (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 8-point LRV gap — 25 for Lilac Gray vs 17 for Plum Dandy — means Lilac Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 15.3 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 Lilac Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Dandy on one side and Lilac Gray 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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