Inspired Lilac vs Tin Lizzie
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Inspired Lilac reads as purple-red, while Tin Lizzie reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Inspired Lilac (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Tin Lizzie (LRV 30), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Inspired Lilac runs cool while Tin Lizzie is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Inspired Lilac vs Tin Lizzie in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Inspired Lilac and Tin Lizzie in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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. Inspired Lilac reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tin Lizzie.
Color Details
Inspired Lilac vs Tin Lizzie Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inspired Lilac on one side and Tin Lizzie 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.