Inspired Lilac vs Nebulous White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Inspired Lilac belongs to the purple-red family and Nebulous White to the grey-white family. Nebulous White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Inspired Lilac (LRV 71), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Inspired Lilac runs cool while Nebulous White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Inspired Lilac vs Nebulous White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Inspired Lilac and Nebulous White 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Nebulous White brings more warmth to the space, while Inspired Lilac keeps things cooler and crisper.
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. Nebulous White brings more warmth to the space, while Inspired Lilac keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Inspired Lilac vs Nebulous White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inspired Lilac on one side and Nebulous White 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.