Pelham Gray vs Pure White
Where Pelham Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pure White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pelham Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. Pure White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Pelham Gray (LRV 22), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pelham Gray runs red while Pure White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.6, 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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Pelham Gray vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pelham Gray 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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