Conservative Gray vs Filmy Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Conservative Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Filmy Green to the green-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (63 vs 64), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Conservative Gray runs warm while Filmy Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Conservative Gray vs Filmy Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Conservative Gray and Filmy Green 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Conservative Gray and Filmy Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Conservative Gray brings more warmth to the space, while Filmy Green keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Conservative Gray vs Filmy Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Conservative Gray on one side and Filmy Green 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.