Holly Glen vs Joyful Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Holly Glen belongs to the green-grey family and Joyful Lilac to the pink-purple family. Joyful Lilac (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Holly Glen (LRV 57), a difference of 12 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 20.3, 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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Holly Glen vs Joyful Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Holly Glen on one side and Joyful 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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