Matrix vs Sage Slate
Matrix is a Jotun color while Sage Slate comes from Valspar. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 20 and 19, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 5.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Matrix vs Sage Slate in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Matrix and Sage Slate 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.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Matrix vs Sage Slate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Matrix on one side and Sage Slate 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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