Sea Salt vs Wood Violet
Sea Salt and Wood Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Sea Salt belongs to the green-grey family and Wood Violet to the grey-purple family. The 47-point LRV gap — 63 for Sea Salt vs 16 for Wood Violet — means Sea Salt will open up a space more effectively. Where Sea Salt leans neutral, Wood Violet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.9 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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Sea Salt vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Salt on one side and Wood 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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