Griffin vs Revel Blue paint color comparison

Griffin vs Revel Blue

GriffinSherwin-WilliamsvsRevel BlueSherwin-WilliamsΔE 28.8 — Very different colors

Griffin and Revel Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Griffin belongs to the greige-grey family and Revel Blue to the blue family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 13 vs 14 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Griffin leans warm, Revel Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Griffin vs Revel Blue in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Griffin and Revel Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Griffin brings more warmth to the space, while Revel Blue keeps things cooler and crisper.

GriffinSherwin Williams Griffin living room interior

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Revel BlueLiving Room

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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. Revel Blue reads more restrained here, while Griffin adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

GriffinSw 7026 Kitchen Cabinets

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Revel BlueRevel Blue kitchen cabinets color review

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Color Details

Griffin
Sherwin-Williams · 7026
LRV13.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7026
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Revel Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6530
LRV13.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6530
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Griffin vs Revel Blue Simulated Comparison

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