Allegory vs March Wind
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. March Wind (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Allegory (LRV 45), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Allegory vs March Wind in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Allegory and March Wind 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — March Wind gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. March Wind reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Allegory vs March Wind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Allegory on one side and March Wind 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.
More Allegory comparisons
See how Allegory stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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