Pure White vs V497
Where Pure White belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, V497 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Pure White belongs to the beige-greige family and V497 to the grey family. Pure White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than V497 (LRV 15), a difference of 69 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.8, 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 V497 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pure White on one side and V497 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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