S 7000-N vs Griffin
S 7000-N is a NCS color while Griffin comes from Sherwin-Williams. S 7000-N reads as grey, while Griffin reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 11 and 13, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — S 7000-N's neutral character against Griffin's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 7000-N vs Griffin in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 7000-N and Griffin 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.
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S 7000-N vs Griffin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 7000-N on one side and Griffin 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 S 7000-N comparisons
See how S 7000-N stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 83 vs 11, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Purbeck Stone reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 11), opening up a space where S 7000-N encloses it.
Evergreen Fog reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 11), opening up a space where S 7000-N encloses it.
Agreeable Gray reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 11), opening up a space where S 7000-N encloses it.
At LRV 58 vs 11, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 11, Denim Drift is decisively the brighter choice.
French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 11), opening up a space where S 7000-N encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 11, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 11, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 11), opening up a space where S 7000-N encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 11, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 11, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 68 vs 11, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 45 vs 11, Saybrook Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
Pale Green reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 11), opening up a space where S 7000-N encloses it.