Cloak Gray vs Ripe Berry paint color comparison

Cloak Gray vs Ripe Berry

Cloak GraySherwin-WilliamsvsRipe BerrySherwin-WilliamsΔE 7.5 — Noticeable difference

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. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (11 vs 10), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Cloak Gray runs neutral while Ripe Berry is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cloak Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6278
LRV11.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6278
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Ripe Berry
Sherwin-Williams · 9689
LRV9.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9689
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Cloak Gray vs Ripe Berry Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloak Gray on one side and Ripe Berry on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.