Castlegate vs Colonial Revival Gray
Castlegate and Colonial Revival Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 11-point LRV gap — 48 for Colonial Revival Gray vs 37 for Castlegate — means Colonial Revival Gray 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 7.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Castlegate vs Colonial Revival Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Castlegate and Colonial Revival Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Colonial Revival Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Castlegate.
Color Details
Castlegate vs Colonial Revival Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Castlegate on one side and Colonial Revival 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.