Pure White vs Cold Foam
Where Pure White belongs to RAL Classic's range, Cold Foam is a Sherwin-Williams color. Pure White reads as beige-white, while Cold Foam reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (84 vs 84), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.2, 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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Pure White vs Cold Foam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pure White on one side and Cold Foam 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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