Malted Milk vs Polite White
Where Malted Milk belongs to PPG's range, Polite White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Malted Milk reads as beige, while Polite White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Polite White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Malted Milk (LRV 71), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.0, 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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Malted Milk vs Polite White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Malted Milk on one side and Polite 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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