Magical vs Novel Lilac

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Magical belongs to the purple family and Novel Lilac to the pink-purple family. Magical (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Novel Lilac (LRV 42), a difference of 4 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. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.