Water Squirt vs Whitetail
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Water Squirt belongs to the blue family and Whitetail to the beige-white family. Whitetail (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Water Squirt (LRV 80), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Water Squirt runs cool while Whitetail is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.2, 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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Water Squirt vs Whitetail Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Water Squirt on one side and Whitetail 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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