Arctic Dawn vs Soothing White
Where Arctic Dawn belongs to PPG's range, Soothing White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue-white family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Arctic Dawn (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Soothing White (LRV 76), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.2, 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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Arctic Dawn vs Soothing White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Dawn on one side and Soothing 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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