Nouvelle White vs Queen Anne Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Nouvelle White reads as grey-white, while Queen Anne Lilac reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nouvelle White (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Queen Anne Lilac (LRV 48), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 13.4, 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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Nouvelle White vs Queen Anne Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nouvelle White on one side and Queen Anne Lilac 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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