New White vs Carambola
Where New White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Carambola is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, New White belongs to the beige-white family and Carambola to the beige-yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (82 vs 82), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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New White vs Carambola Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New White on one side and Carambola 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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