African Gray vs Site White
African Gray and Site White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, African Gray belongs to the grey family and Site White to the grey-white family. The 42-point LRV gap — 73 for Site White vs 31 for African Gray — means Site White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 25.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
African Gray vs Site White in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing African Gray and Site White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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. Site White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than African Gray.
Color Details
African Gray vs Site White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see African Gray on one side and Site White 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.