Lemon Drop vs Rhinestone
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Lemon Drop belongs to the beige family and Rhinestone to the grey family. Lemon Drop (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Rhinestone (LRV 74), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lemon Drop runs warm while Rhinestone is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.8, 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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Lemon Drop vs Rhinestone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Drop on one side and Rhinestone 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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