Clean Slate vs Wallflower
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Clean Slate reads as blue-green, while Wallflower reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Clean Slate (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Wallflower (LRV 64), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Clean Slate runs neutral while Wallflower is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Clean Slate vs Wallflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clean Slate on one side and Wallflower 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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