Novel Lilac vs Wisteria paint color comparison

Novel Lilac vs Wisteria

Novel LilacSherwin-WilliamsvsWisteriaSherwin-WilliamsΔE 8.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Novel Lilac reads as pink-purple, while Wisteria reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Wisteria (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Novel Lilac (LRV 42), a difference of 6 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 8.8 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.

Color Details

Novel Lilac
Sherwin-Williams · 6836
LRV42.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6836
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams · 6822
LRV48.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6822
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Novel Lilac vs Wisteria Simulated Comparison

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