Cadet vs Uncertain Gray

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cadet belongs to the blue-grey family and Uncertain Gray to the grey family. Uncertain Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Cadet (LRV 31), a difference of 11 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. The ΔE 8.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.