Elderberry vs Hazel
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Elderberry belongs to the pink-red family and Hazel to the green family. Hazel (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Elderberry (LRV 6), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 68.9, 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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Elderberry vs Hazel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elderberry on one side and Hazel 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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