Lead Grey vs Westchester Gray
Lead Grey (Dulux) and Westchester Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 22 for Lead Grey vs 19 for Westchester Gray — means Lead Grey will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Lead Grey vs Westchester Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lead Grey on one side and Westchester Gray 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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