Dyer's Woad vs Welcome White

Dyer's Woad and Welcome White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dyer's Woad belongs to the blue family and Welcome White to the beige-white family. The 48-point LRV gap — 78 for Welcome White vs 30 for Dyer's Woad — means Welcome White will open up a space more effectively. Where Dyer's Woad leans cool, Welcome White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.0 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.