Big Chill vs Illusion
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Big Chill reads as grey, while Illusion reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Big Chill (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Illusion (LRV 40), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Big Chill runs neutral while Illusion is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.9, 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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Big Chill vs Illusion Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Big Chill on one side and Illusion 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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