Purple Passage vs Ryegrass
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Purple Passage reads as blue-grey, while Ryegrass reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ryegrass (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Passage (LRV 12), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Purple Passage runs cool while Ryegrass is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.6, 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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Purple Passage vs Ryegrass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purple Passage on one side and Ryegrass 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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