Argos vs Tin Lizzie
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Argos (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Tin Lizzie (LRV 30), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 15.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Argos vs Tin Lizzie in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Argos and Tin Lizzie in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Argos will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Tin Lizzie would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Argos reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tin Lizzie.
Color Details
Argos vs Tin Lizzie Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Argos on one side and Tin Lizzie on the other.
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.
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