Enlightened Lime vs Habanero Chile
Enlightened Lime and Habanero Chile come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Enlightened Lime belongs to the green-yellow family and Habanero Chile to the pink-red family. The 65-point LRV gap — 80 for Enlightened Lime vs 15 for Habanero Chile — means Enlightened Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Enlightened Lime leans neutral, Habanero Chile reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 71.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Habanero Chile Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Enlightened Lime on one side and Habanero Chile 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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