Discreet White vs Nouvelle White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both grey-whites, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey-white to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (72 vs 72), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Discreet White runs neutral while Nouvelle White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 0.9, 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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Discreet White vs Nouvelle White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Discreet White 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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