Nebulous White vs Reflection
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Nebulous White belongs to the grey-white family and Reflection to the grey family. Nebulous White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Reflection (LRV 66), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nebulous White vs Reflection in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Nebulous White and Reflection are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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. Nebulous White reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Nebulous White vs Reflection Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nebulous White on one side and Reflection 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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