Bewitching Blue vs Keystone Gray
Bewitching Blue and Keystone Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Bewitching Blue belongs to the blue family and Keystone Gray to the greige-grey family. The 32-point LRV gap — 61 for Bewitching Blue vs 29 for Keystone Gray — means Bewitching Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Bewitching Blue leans cool, Keystone Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bewitching Blue vs Keystone Gray in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Bewitching Blue and Keystone Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Dining Room
Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The LRV gap is large enough that Bewitching Blue will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Keystone Gray would.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Bewitching Blue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Bewitching Blue returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Bewitching Blue vs Keystone Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bewitching Blue on one side and Keystone Gray 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.