Extra White vs Gardenia
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Extra White reads as white, while Gardenia reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Extra White (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Gardenia (LRV 78), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Extra White runs neutral while Gardenia is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Extra White vs Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Extra White on one side and Gardenia 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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