Cloak Gray vs Moonlit Orchid
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Moonlit Orchid (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Cloak Gray (LRV 11), a difference of 17 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. With a ΔE of 20.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cloak Gray vs Moonlit Orchid in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Cloak Gray and Moonlit Orchid in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Moonlit Orchid reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cloak Gray.
Color Details
Cloak Gray vs Moonlit Orchid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloak Gray on one side and Moonlit Orchid 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.