Cocoon vs Western Reserve paint color comparison

Cocoon vs Western Reserve

Cocoon and Western Reserve come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 21-point LRV gap — 36 for Western Reserve vs 15 for Cocoon — means Western Reserve will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cocoon
Sherwin-Williams · 6173
LRV14.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6173
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Western Reserve
Sherwin-Williams · 9597
LRV36.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9597
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cocoon vs Western Reserve Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cocoon on one side and Western Reserve 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.