Quest Gray vs White Lilac
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Quest Gray belongs to the grey family and White Lilac to the pink-white family. White Lilac (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Quest Gray (LRV 39), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Quest Gray runs neutral while White Lilac is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.9, 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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Quest Gray vs White Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quest Gray on one side and White 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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