Homburg Gray vs Whimsical White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Homburg Gray belongs to the grey family and Whimsical White to the white family. Whimsical White (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Homburg Gray (LRV 15), a difference of 65 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Homburg Gray runs neutral while Whimsical White is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.4, 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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Homburg Gray vs Whimsical White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Homburg Gray on one side and Whimsical White 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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