Mercurial vs White Iris
Mercurial and White Iris come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Mercurial belongs to the greige-grey family and White Iris to the blue-white family. The 15-point LRV gap — 76 for White Iris vs 61 for Mercurial — means White Iris will open up a space more effectively. Where Mercurial leans warm, White Iris reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Mercurial vs White Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mercurial on one side and White Iris 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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