Griffin vs Open Seas
Griffin and Open Seas come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Griffin belongs to the greige-grey family and Open Seas to the blue family. The 26-point LRV gap — 39 for Open Seas vs 13 for Griffin — means Open Seas will open up a space more effectively. Where Griffin leans warm, Open Seas reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.0 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 Open Seas in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Griffin and Open Seas in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Open Seas 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 Open Seas Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Griffin on one side and Open Seas 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.