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.