Ocean Air vs Network Gray
Ocean Air is a Jotun color while Network Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Ocean Air reads as blue-grey, while Network Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 39 and 37, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ocean Air's cool character against Network Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Air vs Network Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Ocean Air and Network Gray 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. Ocean Air reads more restrained here, while Network Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Network Gray and Ocean Air is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Ocean Air vs Network Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Air on one side and Network 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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