Oyster White vs Ramie
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Oyster White belongs to the beige-greige family and Ramie to the beige family. Oyster White (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Ramie (LRV 52), a difference of 21 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 14.1, 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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Oyster White vs Ramie Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oyster White on one side and Ramie 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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