White Lie vs Cloud Nine
White Lie (Behr) and Cloud Nine (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, White Lie belongs to the grey-white family and Cloud Nine to the white family. The 5-point LRV gap — 78 for Cloud Nine vs 73 for White Lie — means Cloud Nine will open up a space more effectively. Where White Lie leans yellow, Cloud Nine reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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White Lie vs Cloud Nine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Lie on one side and Cloud Nine 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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