Kestrel White vs Rice Grain
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Kestrel White belongs to the beige-greige family and Rice Grain to the beige family. Kestrel White (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Rice Grain (LRV 64), a difference of 4 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. The ΔE 5.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Kestrel White vs Rice Grain in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Kestrel White and Rice Grain 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 — Kestrel White gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Kestrel White reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Kestrel White reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Kestrel White vs Rice Grain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kestrel White on one side and Rice Grain 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.
More Kestrel White comparisons
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