Contented vs Frostwork
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Contented reads as grey, while Frostwork reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Frostwork (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Contented (LRV 52), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Contented vs Frostwork in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Contented and Frostwork 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 LRV gap is large enough that Frostwork will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Contented would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Frostwork reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Contented.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Frostwork reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Contented.
Color Details
Contented vs Frostwork Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Contented on one side and Frostwork 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.
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