Awesome Violet vs Forever Lilac
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both blue-purples, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-purple to land. At LRV 45 vs 40, Awesome Violet will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-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 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Awesome Violet vs Forever Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Awesome Violet and Forever Lilac are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Awesome Violet gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Awesome Violet vs Forever Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Awesome 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.