Water Lily vs Pure White
Water Lily is a PPG color while Pure White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Water Lily belongs to the blue family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. At LRV 84 vs 73, Pure White will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Water Lily vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Water Lily 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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