Naturel vs Simple White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Simple White (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Naturel (LRV 54), a difference of 16 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. With a ΔE of 11.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Naturel vs Simple White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Naturel and Simple White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Simple White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Naturel.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Simple White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Naturel.
Color Details
Naturel vs Simple White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Naturel on one side and Simple 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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