Cosmos vs Lemon Meringue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cosmos belongs to the blue family and Lemon Meringue to the beige family. Lemon Meringue (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Cosmos (LRV 38), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cosmos runs cool while Lemon Meringue is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.4, 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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Cosmos vs Lemon Meringue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cosmos on one side and Lemon Meringue 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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