Shagreen vs Vesper Violet

ShagreenSherwin-WilliamsvsVesper VioletSherwin-WilliamsΔE 36.3Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Shagreen reads as beige-green, while Vesper Violet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 57 vs 35, Shagreen will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Shagreen's warm character against Vesper Violet's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 36.3, 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.

Color Details

Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams · 6422
Hex#CBC99D
LRV56.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6422
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams · 6542
Hex#99A0B2
LRV35.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6542
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Shagreen vs Vesper Violet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shagreen on one side and Vesper Violet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Shagreen comparisons

See how Shagreen stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Shagreen
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Shagreen
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Shagreen
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Shagreen
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Shagreen reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Shagreen
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Shagreen
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Shagreen reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Shagreen
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Shagreen
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Shagreen
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Shagreen
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Shagreen
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Shagreen
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Shagreen
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Shagreen
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Black grey
Shagreen
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Piazza
Shagreen
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Shagreen
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Shagreen
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Senses
Shagreen
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Shagreen reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Shagreen
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Shagreen
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Shagreen
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Shagreen
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Shagreen
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Shagreen is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Shagreen
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Shagreen reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Shagreen
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Shagreen is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Shagreen
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Shagreen
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Shagreen
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Shagreen
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Shagreen is the lighter choice