Feathery Lilac vs Seawashed Glass
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Feathery Lilac reads as white, while Seawashed Glass reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Feathery Lilac (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Seawashed Glass (LRV 48), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Feathery Lilac runs cool while Seawashed Glass is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.0, 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.
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Feathery Lilac vs Seawashed Glass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Feathery Lilac on one side and Seawashed Glass 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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