Lime White vs Gentle Lamb
Lime White is a Farrow & Ball color while Gentle Lamb comes from Valspar. Lime White reads as beige-white, while Gentle Lamb reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 73 vs 70, Lime White will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Lime White vs Gentle Lamb in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Lime White and Gentle Lamb are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Lime White has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Lime White gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Lime White vs Gentle Lamb Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime White on one side and Gentle Lamb 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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