Daydream vs Ethereal White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Daydream belongs to the blue-grey family and Ethereal White to the beige-greige family. Ethereal White (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Daydream (LRV 54), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Daydream runs cool while Ethereal White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.2, 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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Daydream vs Ethereal White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daydream on one side and Ethereal 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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