Original White vs Special Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Original White belongs to the greige-grey family and Special Gray to the grey family. Original White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Special Gray (LRV 19), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Original White runs warm while Special Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.1, 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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Original White vs Special Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Original White on one side and Special Gray 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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