Pastel Paper vs Pure White
Pastel Paper (PPG) and Pure White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Pastel Paper belongs to the beige family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 83 vs 84 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Pastel Paper vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pastel Paper 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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