Elation vs Stay in Lime
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Elation reads as blue-grey, while Stay in Lime reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Elation (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Stay in Lime (LRV 38), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Elation runs cool while Stay in Lime is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.9, 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 Stay in Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elation on one side and Stay in Lime 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.
