Cocoon vs Tricorn Black
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cocoon belongs to the greige-grey family and Tricorn Black to the grey family. Cocoon (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Tricorn Black (LRV 3), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cocoon runs warm while Tricorn Black is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.1, 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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Cocoon vs Tricorn Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cocoon on one side and Tricorn Black 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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