Faraway Blue vs Garret Gray
Faraway Blue and Garret Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Faraway Blue belongs to the blue family and Garret Gray to the greige-grey family. The 70-point LRV gap — 84 for Faraway Blue vs 15 for Garret Gray — means Faraway Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Faraway Blue leans cool, Garret Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Faraway Blue vs Garret Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Faraway Blue on one side and Garret 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.
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