Elation vs Minted
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Elation reads as blue-grey, while Minted reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Minted (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Elation (LRV 72), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Elation runs cool while Minted is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.2, 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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Elation vs Minted Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elation on one side and Minted 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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Elation reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
