Grey Heron vs On The Rocks
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Grey Heron belongs to the greige-grey family and On The Rocks to the grey family. At LRV 65 vs 62, Grey Heron 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 — Grey Heron's warm character against On The Rocks's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Grey Heron vs On The Rocks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Heron on one side and On The Rocks 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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