Rock Bottom vs Ruby Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Rock Bottom belongs to the grey family and Ruby Violet to the grey-purple family. Ruby Violet (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Rock Bottom (LRV 7), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rock Bottom runs neutral while Ruby Violet is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.9, 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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Rock Bottom vs Ruby Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rock Bottom on one side and Ruby Violet 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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