Curio Gray vs Roycroft Brass
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Curio Gray reads as greige-grey, while Roycroft Brass reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Curio Gray (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Roycroft Brass (LRV 15), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 13.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Curio Gray vs Roycroft Brass in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Curio Gray and Roycroft Brass in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Curio Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Roycroft Brass.
Color Details
Curio Gray vs Roycroft Brass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Curio Gray on one side and Roycroft Brass 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.