Wavecrest vs Wood Violet
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Wavecrest belongs to the green family and Wood Violet to the grey-purple family. Wavecrest (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Wood Violet (LRV 16), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Wavecrest 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 46.6, 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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Wavecrest vs Wood Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wavecrest 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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At LRV 69 vs 55, Wavecrest is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 44, Wavecrest is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 69 vs 12, Wavecrest is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 8, Wavecrest is decisively the brighter choice.
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