Breakwater vs UltraWhite paint color comparison

Breakwater vs UltraWhite

BreakwaterSherwin-WilliamsvsUltraWhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 28.8 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Breakwater reads as grey, while UltraWhite reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 94 vs 38, UltraWhite will read as the brighter of the two — a 55-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 28.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Breakwater
Sherwin-Williams · 9638
LRV38.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9638
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
UltraWhite
Sherwin-Williams · 9500
LRV93.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9500
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Breakwater vs UltraWhite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breakwater on one side and UltraWhite on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.