Lamb's Wool vs Modest White paint color comparison

Lamb's Wool vs Modest White

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Lamb's Wool reads as beige, while Modest White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 73 vs 48, Modest White will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 18.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lamb's Wool
Sherwin-Williams · 9536
LRV47.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9536
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Modest White
Sherwin-Williams · 6084
LRV73.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6084
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lamb's Wool vs Modest White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lamb's Wool on one side and Modest White 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.