Flexible Gray vs Renwick Heather
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Flexible Gray (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Renwick Heather (LRV 22), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Flexible Gray runs warm while Renwick Heather is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.5, 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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Flexible Gray vs Renwick Heather Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flexible Gray on one side and Renwick Heather 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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