Valleyview vs Wood Violet
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Valleyview reads as yellow, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 58 vs 16, Valleyview will read as the brighter of the two — a 42-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Valleyview's neutral character against Wood Violet's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.2, 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.
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Valleyview vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Valleyview 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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With LRVs of 60 and 58, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 58 vs 27, Valleyview is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 58 vs 44, Valleyview is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 58 vs 12, Valleyview is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 45, Valleyview is decisively the brighter choice.
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With LRVs of 58 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.