Gentian vs Griffin
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Gentian belongs to the blue family and Griffin to the greige-grey family. At LRV 18 vs 13, Gentian will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gentian's cool character against Griffin's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 37.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gentian vs Griffin in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Gentian and Griffin 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Gentian has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Gentian vs Griffin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gentian on one side and Griffin 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.