Always Almond vs Restful White
Where Always Almond belongs to PPG's range, Restful White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Always Almond reads as beige-yellow, while Restful White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Restful White (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Always Almond (LRV 77), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.5, 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.
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Always Almond vs Restful White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Always Almond on one side and Restful 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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