Hush White vs Velvety Chestnut paint color comparison

Hush White vs Velvety Chestnut

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Hush White belongs to the beige-greige family and Velvety Chestnut to the beige-pink family. Hush White (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Velvety Chestnut (LRV 27), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 30.2, 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.

Color Details

Hush White
Sherwin-Williams · 6042
LRV71.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6042
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Velvety Chestnut
Sherwin-Williams · 9079
LRV26.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9079
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Hush White vs Velvety Chestnut Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hush White on one side and Velvety Chestnut 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.