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.