Golden Fleece vs White Iris paint color comparison

Golden Fleece vs White Iris

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Golden Fleece belongs to the beige family and White Iris to the blue-white family. At LRV 76 vs 46, White Iris will read as the brighter of the two — a 30-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Golden Fleece's warm character against White Iris's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Golden Fleece
Sherwin-Williams · 6388
LRV45.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6388
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
White Iris
Sherwin-Williams · 6812
LRV75.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6812
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Golden Fleece vs White Iris Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Golden Fleece on one side and White Iris 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.