Alloy vs Hidden Trail
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Alloy reads as grey, while Hidden Trail reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Alloy (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Hidden Trail (LRV 10), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Alloy runs neutral while Hidden Trail is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.2, 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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Alloy vs Hidden Trail Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alloy on one side and Hidden Trail 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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