Analytical Gray vs Portico paint color comparison

Analytical Gray vs Portico

Analytical Gray and Portico come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 6-point LRV gap — 47 for Analytical Gray vs 42 for Portico — means Analytical Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Analytical Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7051
LRV47.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7051
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Portico
Sherwin-Williams · 7548
LRV41.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7548
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Analytical Gray vs Portico Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Analytical Gray on one side and Portico on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.