Squirrel grey vs Refuge
Where Squirrel grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Refuge is a Sherwin-Williams color. Squirrel grey reads as blue-grey, while Refuge reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Squirrel grey (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Refuge (LRV 19), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Squirrel grey vs Refuge in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Squirrel grey and Refuge 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Squirrel grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Squirrel grey vs Refuge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Squirrel grey on one side and Refuge 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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