Feathery Lilac vs Tinsmith
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Feathery Lilac belongs to the white family and Tinsmith to the grey family. Feathery Lilac (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Tinsmith (LRV 57), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Feathery Lilac runs cool while Tinsmith is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.3, 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 Tinsmith Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Feathery Lilac on one side and Tinsmith 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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