Settlement vs Wild Lime

Settlement and Wild Lime come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Settlement reads as grey, while Wild Lime reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 53-point LRV gap — 72 for Wild Lime vs 19 for Settlement — means Wild Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Settlement leans neutral, Wild Lime reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.