Chatura Gray vs Novel Lilac
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Chatura Gray reads as greige-grey, while Novel Lilac reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 42 vs 30, Novel Lilac will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Chatura Gray's warm character against Novel Lilac's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chatura Gray vs Novel Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Chatura Gray and Novel 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Novel Lilac will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Chatura Gray would.
Color Details
Chatura Gray vs Novel Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chatura Gray on one side and Novel 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.