Radiant Lilac vs Winsome Grey
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Radiant Lilac reads as grey, while Winsome Grey reads as grey-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Winsome Grey (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Radiant Lilac (LRV 28), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Radiant Lilac runs cool while Winsome Grey is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 36.6, 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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Radiant Lilac vs Winsome Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Radiant Lilac on one side and Winsome Grey 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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