Griffin vs Let it Rain
Griffin and Let it Rain come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Griffin belongs to the greige-grey family and Let it Rain to the blue-grey family. The 21-point LRV gap — 34 for Let it Rain vs 13 for Griffin — means Let it Rain will open up a space more effectively. Where Griffin leans warm, Let it Rain reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Griffin vs Let it Rain in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Griffin and Let it Rain in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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. Let it Rain returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Griffin vs Let it Rain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Griffin on one side and Let it Rain 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.