Pure White vs Swimming
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Pure White belongs to the beige-greige family and Swimming to the blue family. Pure White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Swimming (LRV 73), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pure White runs warm while Swimming is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.5, 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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Pure White vs Swimming Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pure White on one side and Swimming 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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