Novel Lilac vs Queenly paint color comparison

Novel Lilac vs Queenly

Novel LilacSherwin-WilliamsvsQueenlySherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.4 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both pink-purples, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-purple to land. At LRV 48 vs 42, Queenly will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Novel Lilac
Sherwin-Williams · 6836
LRV42.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6836
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Queenly
Sherwin-Williams · 6977
LRV47.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6977
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Novel Lilac vs Queenly Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Novel Lilac on one side and Queenly on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.