Crispy Gold vs Lily

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Crispy Gold belongs to the beige family and Lily to the beige-yellow family. Lily (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Crispy Gold (LRV 35), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 46.5, 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.