Ruby Violet vs Tidewater
Ruby Violet and Tidewater come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Ruby Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Tidewater to the blue family. The 41-point LRV gap — 65 for Tidewater vs 24 for Ruby Violet — means Tidewater will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 35.5 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.
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Ruby Violet vs Tidewater Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ruby Violet on one side and Tidewater 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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Pale Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.