Distance vs Griffin
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Distance reads as blue, while Griffin reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 15 and 13, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Distance's cool character against Griffin's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Distance vs Griffin in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Distance and Griffin in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Distance reads more restrained here, while Griffin adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Distance vs Griffin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Distance on one side and Griffin 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.
More Distance comparisons
See how Distance stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
