Gray Screen vs Salty Dog
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Gray Screen belongs to the grey family and Salty Dog to the blue family. At LRV 59 vs 5, Gray Screen will read as the brighter of the two — a 54-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gray Screen's neutral character against Salty Dog's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 57.7, 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.
Gray Screen vs Salty Dog in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Gray Screen and Salty Dog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Gray Screen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Salty Dog would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Gray Screen will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Salty Dog would.
Color Details
Gray Screen vs Salty Dog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Screen on one side and Salty Dog 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.