Colonnade Gray vs Prairie Grass

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Colonnade Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Prairie Grass to the beige-greige family. Colonnade Gray (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Prairie Grass (LRV 38), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.5, 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.