Ethereal White vs Mountain Fig
Ethereal White and Mountain Fig come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Ethereal White reads as beige-greige, while Mountain Fig reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 71-point LRV gap — 76 for Ethereal White vs 4 for Mountain Fig — means Ethereal White will open up a space more effectively. Where Ethereal White leans warm, Mountain Fig reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 65.7 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.
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Ethereal White vs Mountain Fig Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ethereal White on one side and Mountain Fig 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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Ethereal White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.