Forever Lilac vs Green Onyx
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Forever Lilac belongs to the blue-purple family and Green Onyx to the green-greige family. Forever Lilac (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Green Onyx (LRV 31), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Forever Lilac runs cool while Green Onyx 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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Forever Lilac vs Green Onyx Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forever Lilac on one side and Green Onyx 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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