Purple Passage vs Sprout

Purple Passage and Sprout come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Purple Passage reads as blue-grey, while Sprout reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 64-point LRV gap — 76 for Sprout vs 12 for Purple Passage — means Sprout will open up a space more effectively. Where Purple Passage leans cool, Sprout reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 55.6 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.