Allegory vs Skipping Rocks
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Allegory reads as grey, while Skipping Rocks reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Skipping Rocks (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Allegory (LRV 45), a difference of 18 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. With a ΔE of 11.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Allegory vs Skipping Rocks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Allegory on one side and Skipping Rocks 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.
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