Blue Iris vs Lazy Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Iris belongs to the blue-grey family and Lazy Gray to the grey family. Blue Iris (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Lazy Gray (LRV 53), a difference of 20 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 10.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Blue Iris vs Lazy Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Iris on one side and Lazy 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.
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