Anonymous vs Lauriston Stone paint color comparison

Anonymous vs Lauriston Stone

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Anonymous reads as grey, while Lauriston Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (20 vs 22), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Anonymous runs neutral while Lauriston Stone is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Anonymous
Sherwin-Williams · 7046
LRV19.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7046
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Lauriston Stone
Sherwin-Williams · 9593
LRV22.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9593
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Anonymous vs Lauriston Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anonymous on one side and Lauriston Stone 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.