Foggy Day vs Shell White

Foggy Day and Shell White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Foggy Day belongs to the blue-grey family and Shell White to the beige-white family. The 64-point LRV gap — 83 for Shell White vs 20 for Foggy Day — means Shell White will open up a space more effectively. Where Foggy Day leans neutral, Shell White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.9 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.