Objective vs Gray Clouds
Objective is a Jotun color while Gray Clouds comes from Sherwin-Williams. Objective reads as greige-grey, while Gray Clouds reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 47, Objective will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Objective's warm character against Gray Clouds's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Objective vs Gray Clouds in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Objective and Gray Clouds 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Gray Clouds reads more restrained here, while Objective adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Objective and Gray Clouds is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Objective and Gray Clouds is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Objective vs Gray Clouds Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Objective on one side and Gray Clouds 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 Objective comparisons
See how Objective stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
