White Flour and Westhighland White: the documented difference
White Flour has an LRV of 87; Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White SW-7566 is 86. The difference is 1 points, with White Flour returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. White Flour is among the more reflective creamy whites in this set, making the identity of adjacent whites particularly important. Westhighland White is a very light white with a slight cream quality.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| White Flour | Sherwin-Williams SW-7102 | 87 |
| Westhighland White | Sherwin-Williams SW-7566 | 86 |
The choice beside white counters and ivory cabinets
A white counter and ivory cabinet can establish competing light references, so decide which surface should lead the white hierarchy.
Set up both candidates with white counters and ivory cabinets. Use equal-sized boards with the intended finishes and place them in the same orientation. Do not put one directly beside a window and leave the other in shadow. A difference that follows the position rather than the board is a lighting observation, not evidence that the formula changed.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
For a second point of reference, Greek Villa is recorded at LRV 84. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice.
Check the fixed whites side by side before choosing which surface should look brightest. Assess White Flour and Westhighland White alone as well as side by side. The unchosen board will not remain in the finished room, and a preference created only by that neighbor may not survive its removal. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams White Flour SW-7102. The recorded LRV is 87. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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