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.