Anonymous vs Solitary Slate paint color comparison

Anonymous vs Solitary Slate

AnonymousSherwin-WilliamsvsSolitary SlateSherwin-WilliamsΔE 0.4 — Imperceptible difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Anonymous belongs to the grey family and Solitary Slate to the greige-grey family. With LRVs of 20 and 19, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Anonymous's neutral character against Solitary Slate's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 0.4, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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
Solitary Slate
Sherwin-Williams · 9598
LRV19.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9598
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Anonymous vs Solitary Slate Simulated Comparison

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