Perennial Grey vs Hibernate
Perennial Grey (Little Greene) and Hibernate (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Perennial Grey belongs to the greige-grey family and Hibernate to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 38 vs 38 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Perennial Grey leans red, Hibernate reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Perennial Grey vs Hibernate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Perennial Grey on one side and Hibernate 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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