Sensible Hue vs White Iris
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Sensible Hue belongs to the grey family and White Iris to the blue-white family. White Iris (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Sensible Hue (LRV 46), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Sensible Hue runs neutral while White Iris is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.2, 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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Sensible Hue vs White Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sensible Hue on one side and White Iris 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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