Evening Shadow vs Upward
Evening Shadow and Upward come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Evening Shadow belongs to the grey family and Upward to the blue family. The 3-point LRV gap — 60 for Evening Shadow vs 57 for Upward — means Evening Shadow will open up a space more effectively. Where Evening Shadow leans neutral, Upward reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Evening Shadow vs Upward in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Evening Shadow and Upward 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Upward brings more warmth to the space, while Evening Shadow keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Evening Shadow reads more restrained here, while Upward adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Evening Shadow reads more restrained here, while Upward adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Evening Shadow vs Upward Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evening Shadow on one side and Upward 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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