Foggy Day vs Network Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Foggy Day belongs to the blue-grey family and Network Gray to the grey family. Network Gray (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Foggy Day (LRV 20), a difference of 18 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. With a ΔE of 16.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Foggy Day vs Network Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Foggy Day and Network Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 Network Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Foggy Day 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. Network Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Foggy Day.
Color Details
Foggy Day vs Network Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Foggy Day on one side and Network 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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