Whitening vs Aloe Essence
Where Whitening belongs to Little Greene's range, Aloe Essence is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Whitening belongs to the beige-white family and Aloe Essence to the green-yellow family. Whitening (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Aloe Essence (LRV 85), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Whitening vs Aloe Essence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Whitening on one side and Aloe Essence 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.
More Whitening comparisons
See how Whitening stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
