Marshmallow and Ivory Lace: the documented difference
Marshmallow has an LRV of 82; Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace SW-7013 is 79. The difference is 3 points, with Marshmallow returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. Marshmallow's pink undertone gives the white a specific relationship to investigate beside pink-beige stone. Ivory Lace is a creamy white with cool pink undertones in the manufacturer's description.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Marshmallow | Sherwin-Williams SW-7001 | 82 |
| Ivory Lace | Sherwin-Williams SW-7013 | 79 |
The choice beside pink-beige marble and oak
Marble veining can be flattering while the slab background disagrees, so the entire stone sample should remain visible.
Set up both candidates with pink-beige marble and oak. 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.
Use the marble's plain background as well as its veining in the test; pink should connect rather than dominate. Assess Marshmallow and Ivory Lace 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 Marshmallow SW-7001. The recorded LRV is 82. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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