Gauntlet Gray vs Positive Red
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Gauntlet Gray reads as grey, while Positive Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gauntlet Gray (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Positive Red (LRV 11), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gauntlet Gray runs neutral while Positive Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.0, 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.
Gauntlet Gray vs Positive Red in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Gauntlet Gray and Positive Red in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Gauntlet Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Gauntlet Gray vs Positive Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gauntlet Gray on one side and Positive Red 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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