Enlightened Lime vs Purple Passage

Enlightened Lime and Purple Passage come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Enlightened Lime belongs to the green-yellow family and Purple Passage to the blue-grey family. The 68-point LRV gap — 80 for Enlightened Lime vs 12 for Purple Passage — means Enlightened Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Enlightened Lime leans neutral, Purple Passage reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 56.7 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.