Ellie Gray vs Summit Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Ellie Gray (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Summit Gray (LRV 30), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ellie Gray vs Summit Gray in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Ellie Gray and Summit Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Ellie Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Summit Gray would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Ellie Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Summit Gray.
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. Ellie Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Summit Gray.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Ellie Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Summit Gray.
Color Details
Ellie Gray vs Summit Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ellie Gray on one side and Summit Gray 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.