Plummy vs Romaine

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Plummy belongs to the grey family and Romaine to the green-yellow family. At LRV 60 vs 11, Romaine will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Plummy's cool character against Romaine's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 56.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.