Raindrop vs Westhighland White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Raindrop belongs to the blue family and Westhighland White to the beige-white family. Westhighland White (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Raindrop (LRV 52), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Raindrop runs cool while Westhighland White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.8, 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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Raindrop vs Westhighland White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raindrop on one side and Westhighland White 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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