Autonomous vs Elation
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Autonomous belongs to the grey family and Elation to the blue-grey family. Elation (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Autonomous (LRV 57), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Autonomous runs neutral while Elation is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.1, 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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Autonomous vs Elation Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Autonomous on one side and Elation 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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