Allegory vs Requisite Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Allegory belongs to the grey family and Requisite Gray to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (45 vs 45), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Allegory runs neutral while Requisite Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Allegory vs Requisite Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Allegory and Requisite Gray 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 temperature contrast between Requisite Gray and Allegory is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Requisite Gray brings more warmth to the space, while Allegory keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Allegory vs Requisite Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Allegory on one side and Requisite 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.