Malted Milk vs Reliable White

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Malted Milk reads as beige, while Reliable White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Reliable White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Malted Milk (LRV 61), a difference of 13 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 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.