New White vs Lemon Meringue
New White is a Farrow & Ball color while Lemon Meringue comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, New White belongs to the beige-white family and Lemon Meringue to the beige family. With LRVs of 82 and 83, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Lemon Meringue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New White on one side and Lemon Meringue 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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