Sommelier vs White Iris
Sommelier and White Iris come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Sommelier reads as pink, while White Iris reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 71-point LRV gap — 76 for White Iris vs 5 for Sommelier — means White Iris will open up a space more effectively. Where Sommelier leans warm, White Iris reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 65.3 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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Sommelier vs White Iris Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sommelier 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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