Mild Blue vs Original White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mild Blue belongs to the blue family and Original White to the greige-grey family. Original White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Mild Blue (LRV 65), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mild Blue runs cool while Original White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.9 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.
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Mild Blue vs Original White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mild Blue on one side and Original 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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