Anonymous vs Salute paint color comparison

Anonymous vs Salute

AnonymousSherwin-WilliamsvsSaluteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 38.4 — Very different colors

Anonymous and Salute come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Anonymous belongs to the grey family and Salute to the pink-red family. The 12-point LRV gap — 20 for Anonymous vs 7 for Salute — means Anonymous will open up a space more effectively. Where Anonymous leans neutral, Salute reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Salute
Sherwin-Williams · 7582
LRV7.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7582
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Anonymous vs Salute Simulated Comparison

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