Contented vs Silverpointe
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Silverpointe (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Contented (LRV 52), a difference of 12 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 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Contented vs Silverpointe in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Contented and Silverpointe 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Silverpointe reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Contented.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Silverpointe reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Contented.
Color Details
Contented vs Silverpointe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Contented on one side and Silverpointe 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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