French Vanilla vs White Hyacinth
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, French Vanilla belongs to the beige family and White Hyacinth to the beige-white family. French Vanilla (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than White Hyacinth (LRV 80), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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French Vanilla vs White Hyacinth Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Vanilla on one side and White Hyacinth 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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