Gateway Gray vs Knitting Needles
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Gateway Gray reads as greige-grey, while Knitting Needles reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Knitting Needles (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Gateway Gray (LRV 41), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gateway Gray runs warm while Knitting Needles is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gateway Gray vs Knitting Needles Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gateway Gray on one side and Knitting Needles 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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