Connected Gray vs Honed Soapstone
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 31 vs 23, Honed Soapstone will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Connected Gray vs Honed Soapstone in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Connected Gray and Honed Soapstone are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Honed Soapstone will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Connected Gray would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Honed Soapstone will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Connected Gray would.
Color Details
Connected Gray vs Honed Soapstone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Connected Gray on one side and Honed Soapstone 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.