Grey Heron vs Skipping Rocks paint color comparison

Grey Heron vs Skipping Rocks

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. With LRVs of 65 and 63, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Grey Heron's warm character against Skipping Rocks's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.5, 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.

Color Details

Grey Heron
Sherwin-Williams · 9566
LRV64.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9566
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Skipping Rocks
Sherwin-Williams · 9551
LRV62.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9551
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Grey Heron vs Skipping Rocks Simulated Comparison

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