Grays Harbor vs Mineral Gray
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 12 vs 9, Grays Harbor will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Grays Harbor's neutral character against Mineral Gray's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grays Harbor vs Mineral Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Grays Harbor and Mineral Gray 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Mineral Gray and Grays Harbor is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Mineral Gray and Grays Harbor is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Grays Harbor vs Mineral Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grays Harbor on one side and Mineral Gray 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.