Gray Area vs Lakeside
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Gray Area reads as greige-grey, while Lakeside reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lakeside (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Area (LRV 39), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Area runs warm while Lakeside is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.1, 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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Gray Area vs Lakeside Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Area on one side and Lakeside 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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