Novel Lilac vs Roman Column
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Novel Lilac belongs to the pink-purple family and Roman Column to the beige family. Roman Column (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Novel Lilac (LRV 42), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Novel Lilac runs cool while Roman Column is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.7, 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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Novel Lilac vs Roman Column Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Novel Lilac on one side and Roman Column 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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