Frosted Emerald vs Radiant Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Frosted Emerald belongs to the green family and Radiant Lilac to the grey family. Frosted Emerald (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Radiant Lilac (LRV 28), a difference of 9 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 49.6, 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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Frosted Emerald vs Radiant Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frosted Emerald on one side and Radiant Lilac 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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