Gypsum vs Valleyview
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Gypsum reads as white, while Valleyview reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gypsum (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Valleyview (LRV 58), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.6, 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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Gypsum vs Valleyview Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gypsum on one side and Valleyview 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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Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
