Adagio vs Pure White
Adagio (Benjamin Moore) and Pure White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Adagio belongs to the grey family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. The 45-point LRV gap — 84 for Pure White vs 39 for Adagio — means Pure White will open up a space more effectively. Where Adagio leans blue, Pure White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.5 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.
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Adagio vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Adagio on one side and Pure White 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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