Slate Violet vs Tabby Cat Gray
Slate Violet is a Sherwin-Williams color while Tabby Cat Gray comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Slate Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Tabby Cat Gray to the grey family. With LRVs of 29 and 28, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Slate Violet vs Tabby Cat Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Slate Violet on one side and Tabby Cat Gray 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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