Slaked Lime vs Extra White
Where Slaked Lime belongs to Little Greene's range, Extra White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Slaked Lime reads as yellow, while Extra White reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (87 vs 86), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Slaked Lime runs yellow while Extra White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 0.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Slaked Lime vs Extra White in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Slaked Lime and Extra White 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Slaked Lime and Extra White is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Slaked Lime brings more warmth to the space, while Extra White keeps things cooler and crisper.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Extra White reads more restrained here, while Slaked Lime adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Slaked Lime vs Extra White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Slaked Lime on one side and Extra 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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