Grey Heron vs Pachyderm paint color comparison

Grey Heron vs Pachyderm

Grey HeronSherwin-WilliamsvsPachydermSherwin-WilliamsΔE 11.5 — Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 65 vs 45, Grey Heron will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Grey Heron
Sherwin-Williams · 9566
LRV64.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9566
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Pachyderm
Sherwin-Williams · 9596
LRV45.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9596
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Grey Heron vs Pachyderm Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grey Heron on one side and Pachyderm on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.