Griffin vs Opalescent paint color comparison

Griffin vs Opalescent

GriffinSherwin-WilliamsvsOpalescentSherwin-WilliamsΔE 47.1 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Griffin belongs to the greige-grey family and Opalescent to the blue-grey family. At LRV 75 vs 13, Opalescent will read as the brighter of the two — a 62-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Griffin's warm character against Opalescent's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.1, 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

Griffin
Sherwin-Williams · 7026
LRV13.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7026
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams · 9686
LRV74.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9686
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Griffin vs Opalescent Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Griffin on one side and Opalescent 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.