Gunmetal Gray vs Basil
Where Gunmetal Gray belongs to PPG's range, Basil is a Sherwin-Williams color. Gunmetal Gray reads as grey, while Basil reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (14 vs 15), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gunmetal Gray vs Basil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gunmetal Gray on one side and Basil 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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