Sapphire vs Venture Violet

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Sapphire belongs to the blue family and Venture Violet to the blue-purple family. Venture Violet (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Sapphire (LRV 18), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.