Purple Easter Egg vs Novel Lilac
Purple Easter Egg is a Benjamin Moore color while Novel Lilac comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both pink-purples, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-purple to land. At LRV 46 vs 42, Purple Easter Egg will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Purple Easter Egg's purple character against Novel Lilac's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.2, 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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Purple Easter Egg vs Novel Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purple Easter Egg on one side and Novel 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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