Sun Valley vs Pure White
Where Sun Valley belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pure White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Sun Valley belongs to the beige-yellow family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. Pure White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Sun Valley (LRV 50), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sun Valley runs yellow while Pure White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.6, 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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Sun Valley vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sun Valley 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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