Shark vs Simple White
Where Shark belongs to PPG's range, Simple White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Shark belongs to the greige-grey family and Simple White to the beige-greige family. Shark (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Simple White (LRV 70), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.4, 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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Shark vs Simple White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shark on one side and Simple 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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