Early Evening vs Aloof Gray
Where Early Evening belongs to PPG's range, Aloof Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Early Evening belongs to the greige-grey family and Aloof Gray to the grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (58 vs 58), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Early Evening vs Aloof Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Early Evening on one side and Aloof 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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