Going Grey vs Winsome Grey

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Going Grey reads as grey, while Winsome Grey reads as grey-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Winsome Grey (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Going Grey (LRV 22), a difference of 59 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 38.6, 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.