Chelsea Gray vs Elation
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chelsea Gray belongs to the grey family and Elation to the blue-grey family. Elation (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Chelsea Gray (LRV 47), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chelsea Gray runs neutral while Elation is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.5, 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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Chelsea Gray vs Elation Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chelsea Gray on one side and Elation 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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