Shining Scale vs Nebulous White
Shining Scale is a PPG color while Nebulous White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Shining Scale reads as grey, while Nebulous White reads as grey-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 72 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 0.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Shining Scale vs Nebulous White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shining Scale on one side and Nebulous 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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