Lava Gray vs Web Gray
Where Lava Gray belongs to PPG's range, Web Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Lava Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Web Gray to the grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 13), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.3, 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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Lava Gray vs Web Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lava Gray on one side and Web 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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