Tin Lizzie vs Wood Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Tin Lizzie reads as grey, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tin Lizzie (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Wood Violet (LRV 16), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tin Lizzie runs neutral while Wood Violet is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Tin Lizzie vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tin Lizzie 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.
More Tin Lizzie comparisons
See how Tin Lizzie stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 69 vs 30, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
Tin Lizzie reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 52 vs 30, Purbeck Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Mizzle reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 30, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
With LRVs of 30 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 43 vs 30, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 4, Tin Lizzie is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
Tin Lizzie reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 30, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (30 vs 21) makes Tin Lizzie the marginally brighter of the two.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 30, Pigeon is decisively the brighter choice.
Tin Lizzie reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Tin Lizzie reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (41 vs 30) makes Dix Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Tin Lizzie reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 30), opening up a space where Tin Lizzie encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.