Enlightened Lime vs Forget-Me-Not
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Enlightened Lime belongs to the green-yellow family and Forget-Me-Not to the blue-purple family. Enlightened Lime (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Forget-Me-Not (LRV 16), a difference of 64 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Enlightened Lime runs neutral while Forget-Me-Not is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 59.3, 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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Enlightened Lime vs Forget-Me-Not Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Enlightened Lime on one side and Forget-Me-Not 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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