Honest Blue vs Original White
Honest Blue and Original White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Honest Blue reads as blue, while Original White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 19-point LRV gap — 74 for Original White vs 55 for Honest Blue — means Original White will open up a space more effectively. Where Honest Blue leans cool, Original White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Honest Blue vs Original White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honest Blue on one side and Original 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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