Train vs Repose Gray
Train (PPG) and Repose Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Train reads as blue-grey, while Repose Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 58 for Repose Gray vs 54 for Train — means Repose Gray will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Train vs Repose Gray in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Train and Repose Gray 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Repose Gray reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Repose Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Repose Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Repose Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Train vs Repose Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Train on one side and Repose 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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