Crabby Apple vs Whimsical White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Crabby Apple belongs to the pink-red family and Whimsical White to the white family. Whimsical White (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Crabby Apple (LRV 7), a difference of 73 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Crabby Apple runs warm while Whimsical White is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 67.8, 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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Crabby Apple vs Whimsical White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crabby Apple on one side and Whimsical 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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