Flexible Gray vs Shantung
Where Flexible Gray belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Shantung is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Shantung (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Flexible Gray (LRV 38), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 Shantung Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flexible Gray on one side and Shantung 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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