Cornwall Slate vs Link Gray
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 29 vs 21, Cornwall Slate 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 neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cornwall Slate vs Link Gray in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Cornwall Slate and Link Gray 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 Cornwall Slate will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Link Gray would.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Cornwall Slate will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Link Gray would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Cornwall Slate will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Link Gray would.
Color Details
Cornwall Slate vs Link Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cornwall Slate on one side and Link Gray 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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