Green Glimpse vs Inspired Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Green Glimpse belongs to the green-white family and Inspired Lilac to the purple-red family. Green Glimpse (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Inspired Lilac (LRV 71), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Green Glimpse runs neutral while Inspired Lilac is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.1, 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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Green Glimpse vs Inspired Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Glimpse on one side and Inspired 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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