Umbra grey vs Laurel Woods
Umbra grey is a RAL Classic color while Laurel Woods comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Umbra grey belongs to the grey family and Laurel Woods to the green-grey family. At LRV 10 vs 6, Umbra grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Umbra grey vs Laurel Woods in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Umbra grey and Laurel Woods 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Umbra grey gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Umbra grey vs Laurel Woods Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Umbra grey on one side and Laurel Woods 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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