Feathery Lilac vs Picnic

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Feathery Lilac reads as white, while Picnic reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Feathery Lilac (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Picnic (LRV 47), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 43.7, 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.