Conservative Gray vs White Iris
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Conservative Gray reads as greige-grey, while White Iris reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. White Iris (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Conservative Gray (LRV 63), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Conservative Gray runs warm while White Iris is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.3, 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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Conservative Gray vs White Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Conservative Gray on one side and White Iris 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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