Downing Slate vs Original White

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Downing Slate belongs to the blue-grey family and Original White to the greige-grey family. At LRV 74 vs 21, Original White will read as the brighter of the two — a 53-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Downing Slate's neutral character against Original White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 36.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.