Ruby Violet vs Thermal Spring
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Ruby Violet reads as grey-purple, while Thermal Spring reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 24 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 41.2, 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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Ruby Violet vs Thermal Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ruby Violet on one side and Thermal Spring 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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