Pearly White vs Woolen Mittens
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. Pearly White (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Woolen Mittens (LRV 46), a difference of 32 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 20.0, 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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Pearly White vs Woolen Mittens Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pearly White on one side and Woolen Mittens 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.
More Pearly White comparisons
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At LRV 77 vs 30, Pearly White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 4, Pearly White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 25, Pearly White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 7, Pearly White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 24, Pearly White is decisively the brighter choice.
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