Novel Lilac vs Rosebay

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Novel Lilac reads as pink-purple, while Rosebay reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Novel Lilac (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Rosebay (LRV 39), a difference of 3 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 10.1, 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.