Silver Moon vs Colonial Revival Gray
Silver Moon (Jotun) and Colonial Revival Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 52 for Silver Moon vs 48 for Colonial Revival Gray — means Silver Moon will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Silver Moon vs Colonial Revival Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Silver Moon and Colonial Revival 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Silver Moon reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Silver Moon vs Colonial Revival Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Moon on one side and Colonial Revival 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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