Windsor Purple vs Novel Lilac
Windsor Purple (PPG) and Novel Lilac (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Windsor Purple belongs to the purple family and Novel Lilac to the pink-purple family. The 6-point LRV gap — 48 for Windsor Purple vs 42 for Novel Lilac — means Windsor Purple will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Windsor Purple vs Novel Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Windsor Purple 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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