Cadet vs Castlegate
Cadet and Castlegate come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cadet belongs to the blue-grey family and Castlegate to the grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 37 for Castlegate vs 31 for Cadet — means Castlegate will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Cadet vs Castlegate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cadet on one side and Castlegate 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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