Origami White and Aesthetic White: the documented difference
Origami White has an LRV of 76; Sherwin-Williams Aesthetic White SW-7035 is 73. The difference is 3 points, with Origami White returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. Origami White's violet undertone can become the deciding issue in a room with permanent cream cabinetry. Aesthetic White has a cool violet undertone according to Sherwin-Williams.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Origami White | Sherwin-Williams SW-7636 | 76 |
| Aesthetic White | Sherwin-Williams SW-7035 | 73 |
The choice beside cream cabinet fronts and gray veining
Gray veining is only one part of a slab; the cabinet finish and the stone background deserve equal attention.
Set up both candidates with cream cabinet fronts and gray veining. 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, White Heron is recorded at LRV 76.
Check for the cast at the cabinet edge before treating the color as a general-purpose warm white. Assess Origami White and Aesthetic 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 Origami White SW-7636. The recorded LRV is 76. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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