English Ivy vs Extra White
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. English Ivy reads as blue, while Extra White reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 86 vs NaN, Extra White will read as the brighter of the two — a NaN-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — English Ivy's cool character against Extra White's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE NaN, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
English Ivy vs Extra White in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing English Ivy and Extra White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. English Ivy reads more restrained here, while Extra White adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Extra White and English Ivy is what sets these apart most in this context.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Extra White brings more warmth to the space, while English Ivy keeps things cooler and crisper.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Extra White and English Ivy is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
English Ivy vs Extra White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see English Ivy on one side and Extra 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.
More English Ivy comparisons
See how English Ivy stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where White Dove encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
Iron Ore reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Evergreen Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Naval is decisively the brighter choice.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
Pewter Green reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where English Ivy encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
English Ivy reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, English Ivy is decisively the brighter choice.