Hazel Gaze vs Inspired Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Hazel Gaze belongs to the green-grey family and Inspired Lilac to the purple-red family. Inspired Lilac (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Hazel Gaze (LRV 51), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hazel Gaze 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 17.9, 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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Hazel Gaze vs Inspired Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hazel Gaze 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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