Allegory vs Bunglehouse Gray
Allegory and Bunglehouse Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Allegory belongs to the grey family and Bunglehouse Gray to the greige-grey family. The 17-point LRV gap — 45 for Allegory vs 28 for Bunglehouse Gray — means Allegory will open up a space more effectively. Where Allegory leans neutral, Bunglehouse Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 14.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Allegory vs Bunglehouse Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Allegory and Bunglehouse Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Allegory returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Allegory returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Allegory vs Bunglehouse Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Allegory on one side and Bunglehouse Gray 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.