Lite Lavender vs Roycroft Bottle Green

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Lite Lavender reads as grey, while Roycroft Bottle Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lite Lavender (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Roycroft Bottle Green (LRV 5), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 63.1, 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.