Holly Glen vs Lavish Lavender

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Holly Glen reads as green-grey, while Lavish Lavender reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Holly Glen (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Lavish Lavender (LRV 22), a difference of 35 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 48.2, 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.