Sand vs Steely Gaze
Where Sand belongs to Jotun's range, Steely Gaze is a PPG color. Sand reads as beige-greige, while Steely Gaze reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Steely Gaze (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Sand (LRV 56), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sand vs Steely Gaze in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Sand and Steely Gaze 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Steely Gaze gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Steely Gaze reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Steely Gaze reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Steely Gaze has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Sand vs Steely Gaze Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sand on one side and Steely Gaze 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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