Alexandrite vs Thistle

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Alexandrite belongs to the green family and Thistle to the grey family. At LRV 30 vs 22, Thistle will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 37.4, 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.