Grays Harbor vs Still Water
Grays Harbor and Still Water come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 12 vs 10 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Grays Harbor leans neutral, Still Water reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grays Harbor vs Still Water in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Grays Harbor and Still Water 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Still Water brings more warmth to the space, while Grays Harbor keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Grays Harbor reads more restrained here, while Still Water adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Grays Harbor reads more restrained here, while Still Water adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Grays Harbor reads more restrained here, while Still Water adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Grays Harbor vs Still Water Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grays Harbor on one side and Still Water 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.