Feathery Lilac vs Mauve Tinge
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the white family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Feathery Lilac (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Mauve Tinge (LRV 76), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Feathery Lilac runs cool while Mauve Tinge is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Feathery Lilac vs Mauve Tinge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Feathery Lilac on one side and Mauve Tinge 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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At LRV 81 vs 58, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 27, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 55, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 13, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Feathery Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.
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Feathery Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.
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At LRV 81 vs 45, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
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