Crocus vs Forever Lilac
Where Crocus belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Forever Lilac is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue-purple family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Crocus (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Forever Lilac (LRV 40), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Crocus runs purple while Forever Lilac is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Crocus vs Forever Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crocus on one side and Forever Lilac 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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