Auger Shell vs Queen Anne Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Queen Anne Lilac (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Auger Shell (LRV 30), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Auger Shell runs neutral while Queen Anne Lilac is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.2, 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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Auger Shell vs Queen Anne Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Auger Shell on one side and Queen Anne 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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