Dill vs Elation
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dill reads as green-yellow, while Elation reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Elation (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Dill (LRV 24), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dill runs neutral while Elation is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dill vs Elation in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Dill and Elation in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Dill vs Elation Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dill on one side and Elation 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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