Retro Mint vs Spare White
Retro Mint and Spare White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Retro Mint belongs to the green family and Spare White to the greige-white family. The 23-point LRV gap — 77 for Spare White vs 54 for Retro Mint — means Spare White will open up a space more effectively. Where Retro Mint leans cool, Spare White reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Retro Mint vs Spare White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Retro Mint on one side and Spare 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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