Plummy vs Sea Salt
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Plummy reads as grey, while Sea Salt reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 63 vs 11, Sea Salt will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Plummy's cool character against Sea Salt's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 48.5, 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.
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Plummy vs Sea Salt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plummy on one side and Sea Salt 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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