Macadamia vs Modest White
Macadamia and Modest White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Macadamia reads as beige, while Modest White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 24-point LRV gap — 73 for Modest White vs 49 for Macadamia — means Modest White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 17.5 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.
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Macadamia vs Modest White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Macadamia on one side and Modest 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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