Ice Cube vs Nebulous White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Ice Cube reads as green-white, while Nebulous White reads as grey-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ice Cube (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Nebulous White (LRV 74), a difference of 4 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. At ΔE 1.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ice Cube vs Nebulous White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Ice Cube and Nebulous White are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Ice Cube gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Ice Cube reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Ice Cube vs Nebulous White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ice Cube on one side and Nebulous 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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