Dover White vs Straw Harvest

Dover White and Straw Harvest come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dover White belongs to the beige-white family and Straw Harvest to the beige family. The 24-point LRV gap — 83 for Dover White vs 59 for Straw Harvest — means Dover White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 18.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.