Blackened vs Rhinestone
Where Blackened belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Rhinestone is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Rhinestone (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Blackened (LRV 71), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Blackened vs Rhinestone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackened on one side and Rhinestone 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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