Elation vs Talipot Palm
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Elation belongs to the blue-grey family and Talipot Palm to the green family. Elation (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Talipot Palm (LRV 19), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Elation runs cool while Talipot Palm is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.2, 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.
Elation vs Talipot Palm in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Elation and Talipot Palm in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Elation reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Talipot Palm.
Color Details
Elation vs Talipot Palm Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elation on one side and Talipot Palm 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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