Ice Cube vs Inspired Lilac
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Ice Cube belongs to the green-white family and Inspired Lilac to the purple-red family. At LRV 77 vs 71, Ice Cube will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ice Cube's neutral character against Inspired Lilac's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ice Cube vs Inspired Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ice Cube and Inspired Lilac are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Ice Cube gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Ice Cube vs Inspired Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ice Cube 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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