Haven vs Inspired Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Haven reads as green-yellow, while Inspired Lilac reads as purple-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Inspired Lilac (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Haven (LRV 42), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Haven 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 33.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Haven vs Inspired Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Haven and Inspired Lilac in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Inspired Lilac reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Haven.
Color Details
Haven vs Inspired Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Haven 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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