Off-Black vs Cyberspace
Off-Black (Farrow & Ball) and Cyberspace (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Off-Black belongs to the grey family and Cyberspace to the blue-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 6 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Off-Black vs Cyberspace in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Off-Black and Cyberspace are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Color Details
Off-Black vs Cyberspace Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Off-Black on one side and Cyberspace 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.
More Off-Black comparisons
See how Off-Black stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
