Arcade White vs Ivory Lace
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Arcade White belongs to the beige-white family and Ivory Lace to the beige family. Arcade White (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Ivory Lace (LRV 79), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Arcade White vs Ivory Lace in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Arcade White and Ivory Lace are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Arcade White gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Arcade White vs Ivory Lace Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arcade White on one side and Ivory Lace 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.