Buff vs Dover White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Buff reads as beige, while Dover White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dover White (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Buff (LRV 75), 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. With a ΔE of 10.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Buff vs Dover White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buff on one side and Dover 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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