Adaptive Shade vs Garden Gate

Adaptive Shade and Garden Gate come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. The 11-point LRV gap — 21 for Adaptive Shade vs 10 for Garden Gate — means Adaptive Shade will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.