Roman Column vs Summer White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Roman Column belongs to the beige family and Summer White to the beige-white family. Roman Column (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Summer White (LRV 83), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Roman Column vs Summer White in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Roman Column and Summer White are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Roman Column reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Roman Column vs Summer White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Roman Column on one side and Summer 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.