Courtyard vs Moonlit Orchid
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Courtyard belongs to the green-grey family and Moonlit Orchid to the grey family. Moonlit Orchid (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Courtyard (LRV 9), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Courtyard runs cool while Moonlit Orchid is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.6, 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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Courtyard vs Moonlit Orchid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Courtyard on one side and Moonlit Orchid 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.