Bedrock vs Polished Concrete paint color comparison

Bedrock vs Polished Concrete

Bedrock and Polished Concrete come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 34 vs 32 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 3.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bedrock
Sherwin-Williams · 9563
LRV33.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9563
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Polished Concrete
Sherwin-Williams · 9167
LRV31.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9167
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Bedrock vs Polished Concrete Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bedrock on one side and Polished Concrete 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.