Ash Violet vs Forever Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Ash Violet reads as grey-purple, while Forever Lilac reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Forever Lilac (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Ash Violet (LRV 34), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ash Violet vs Forever Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ash Violet and Forever Lilac in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Forever Lilac reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Ash Violet vs Forever Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ash Violet 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.