Minuet White vs Opalescent

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Minuet White reads as white, while Opalescent reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Minuet White (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Opalescent (LRV 75), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.