Coastal Crush vs Pure White
Where Coastal Crush belongs to PPG's range, Pure White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Coastal Crush reads as green-grey, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pure White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Coastal Crush (LRV 50), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 18.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Coastal Crush vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coastal Crush 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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