Alyssum vs Meditative
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Alyssum reads as pink-red, while Meditative reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alyssum (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Meditative (LRV 38), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Alyssum runs warm while Meditative is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.4, 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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Alyssum vs Meditative Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alyssum on one side and Meditative 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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