Gray Clouds vs Sweater Weather
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Sweater Weather (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Clouds (LRV 47), a difference of 13 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. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gray Clouds vs Sweater Weather in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Gray Clouds and Sweater Weather are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Sweater Weather reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Gray Clouds.
Color Details
Gray Clouds vs Sweater Weather Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Clouds on one side and Sweater Weather 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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