Retiring Blue vs Whimsical White

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Retiring Blue belongs to the blue family and Whimsical White to the white family. With LRVs of 79 and 79, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 9.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.