Chelsea Gray vs Cloister
Where Chelsea Gray belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Cloister is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Chelsea Gray belongs to the grey family and Cloister to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (47 vs 46), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Chelsea Gray vs Cloister Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chelsea Gray on one side and Cloister 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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