Plummy vs Rosemary
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Plummy belongs to the grey family and Rosemary to the green-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (11 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Plummy runs cool while Rosemary is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.5, 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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Plummy vs Rosemary Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plummy on one side and Rosemary 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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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.