Lavender Wisp vs Marsh Fern
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Lavender Wisp belongs to the blue-white family and Marsh Fern to the beige-yellow family. Lavender Wisp (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Marsh Fern (LRV 6), a difference of 77 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lavender Wisp runs cool while Marsh Fern is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.1, 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.
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Lavender Wisp vs Marsh Fern Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lavender Wisp on one side and Marsh Fern 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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