Crooked River vs Nocturne

Crooked River and Nocturne come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Crooked River reads as grey, while Nocturne reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 19 for Crooked River vs 8 for Nocturne — means Crooked River will open up a space more effectively. Where Crooked River leans neutral, Nocturne reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.