Anew Gray vs Napery

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Anew Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Napery to the beige family. Napery (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Anew Gray (LRV 47), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 16.9, 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.