Crystalline vs Nouvelle White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Crystalline reads as beige-greige, while Nouvelle White reads as grey-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Crystalline (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Nouvelle White (LRV 72), a difference of 5 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. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Crystalline vs Nouvelle White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crystalline on one side and Nouvelle 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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