Earl Grey vs Spangle
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Earl Grey belongs to the grey family and Spangle to the pink-purple family. Spangle (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Earl Grey (LRV 32), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Earl Grey runs neutral while Spangle is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.8, 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 Spangle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earl Grey on one side and Spangle 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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