Original White vs Smoky Blue

Original White and Smoky Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Original White reads as greige-grey, while Smoky Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 59-point LRV gap — 74 for Original White vs 15 for Smoky Blue — means Original White will open up a space more effectively. Where Original White leans warm, Smoky Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 45.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.