Going Grey vs Honeypot
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Going Grey belongs to the grey family and Honeypot to the beige family. Honeypot (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Going Grey (LRV 22), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Going Grey runs neutral while Honeypot is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Going Grey vs Honeypot Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Going Grey on one side and Honeypot 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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