Fortitude vs Lavender Wisp
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Fortitude belongs to the grey family and Lavender Wisp to the blue-white family. Lavender Wisp (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Fortitude (LRV 56), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fortitude runs neutral while Lavender Wisp is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.0, 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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Fortitude vs Lavender Wisp Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fortitude on one side and Lavender Wisp 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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