Glimmer vs Serendipity paint color comparison

Glimmer vs Serendipity

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both green-whites, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-white to land. Serendipity (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Glimmer (LRV 78), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, 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.

Color Details

Glimmer
Sherwin-Williams · 6476
LRV78.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6476
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams · 9671
LRV83.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9671
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Glimmer vs Serendipity Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glimmer on one side and Serendipity on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.