Comfort Gray vs Piedmont paint color comparison

Comfort Gray vs Piedmont

Comfort GraySherwin-WilliamsvsPiedmontSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.3 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 60 vs 54, Piedmont will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Comfort Gray's neutral character against Piedmont's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Comfort Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6205
LRV53.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6205
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Piedmont
Sherwin-Williams · 9657
LRV59.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9657
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Comfort Gray vs Piedmont Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Comfort Gray on one side and Piedmont 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.