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To: Diana in Wisconsin
The institute, which is considered a leading authority on color, forecasting trends and advising brands, described the shade as “a billowy, balanced white imbued with a feeling of serenity.”

Humans discern color from the "cones" in the eyes, and those are defined by X chromosomes. Women have two X chromosomes, men only one. As a result, women have more of them and are able to discern variations in shade much better than men.

This explains why I cannot see "billowy" or "balanced" or "serenity", so this just looks like white to me.

7 posted on 12/04/2025 6:54:57 AM PST by pepsi_junkie ("We want no Gestapo or Secret Police. F. B. I. is tending in that direction." - Harry S Truman)
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To: pepsi_junkie

I once painted my apartment with a color called, ‘Antique White’. The walls had previously been a slightly grayish white that was less warm much cooler.

The difference was amazing; the whole tone and feeling of the apartment changed.


33 posted on 12/04/2025 7:52:07 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: pepsi_junkie

I am a woman, and I do, indeed, see many shades, but I agree with you about this example. It’s just white.

And white is not interesting, in my opinion. It makes a good trim choice, but it is not good as the main color.


42 posted on 12/04/2025 8:23:56 AM PST by Bigg Red ( Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.)
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