Arcade White vs Polar Bear

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Arcade White belongs to the beige-white family and Polar Bear to the beige family. At LRV 86 vs 74, Arcade White will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.2, 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.