Light grey vs Lakeside
Light grey (RAL Classic) and Lakeside (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Light grey belongs to the grey family and Lakeside to the blue-grey family. The 12-point LRV gap — 58 for Light grey vs 47 for Lakeside — means Light grey will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Light grey vs Lakeside in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Light grey and Lakeside 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. Light grey reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lakeside.
Color Details
Light grey vs Lakeside Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Light grey on one side and Lakeside 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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