Austrian Ice vs Pure White
Where Austrian Ice belongs to PPG's range, Pure White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Austrian Ice reads as blue, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pure White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Austrian Ice (LRV 78), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Austrian Ice vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Austrian Ice on one side and Pure 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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