Plummy vs Shade-Grown

Plummy and Shade-Grown come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 11 for Plummy vs 8 for Shade-Grown — means Plummy will open up a space more effectively. Where Plummy leans cool, Shade-Grown reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.5 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.