Earl Grey vs Rayo de Sol
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Earl Grey reads as grey, while Rayo de Sol reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Rayo de Sol (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Earl Grey (LRV 32), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Earl Grey runs neutral while Rayo de Sol is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 62.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Earl Grey vs Rayo de Sol Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earl Grey on one side and Rayo de Sol 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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