Espalier vs Radiant Lilac
Espalier and Radiant Lilac come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Espalier belongs to the green family and Radiant Lilac to the grey family. The 19-point LRV gap — 28 for Radiant Lilac vs 9 for Espalier — means Radiant Lilac will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 52.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Espalier vs Radiant Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Espalier and Radiant Lilac in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Radiant Lilac reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Espalier.
Color Details
Espalier vs Radiant Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Espalier on one side and Radiant Lilac 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.