Inspired Lilac vs Silver Peony
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Inspired Lilac reads as purple-red, while Silver Peony reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Inspired Lilac (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Silver Peony (LRV 68), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Inspired Lilac runs cool while Silver Peony is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Inspired Lilac vs Silver Peony in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Inspired Lilac and Silver Peony 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. Silver Peony brings more warmth to the space, while Inspired Lilac keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Inspired Lilac vs Silver Peony Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inspired Lilac on one side and Silver Peony 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.