Anew Gray vs Smoky Beige

Anew Gray and Smoky Beige come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Anew Gray reads as greige-grey, while Smoky Beige reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 47 for Anew Gray vs 40 for Smoky Beige — means Anew 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 6.8 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.