Mythical vs Spare White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mythical belongs to the blue-grey family and Spare White to the greige-white family. Spare White (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Mythical (LRV 20), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mythical runs cool while Spare White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Mythical vs Spare White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mythical on one side and Spare 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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