Cloak Gray vs Original White

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Cloak Gray reads as grey, while Original White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Original White (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Cloak Gray (LRV 11), a difference of 62 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cloak Gray runs neutral while Original White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 48.7, 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.