Griffin vs Searching Blue

Griffin and Searching Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Griffin belongs to the greige-grey family and Searching Blue to the blue family. The 7-point LRV gap — 21 for Searching Blue vs 13 for Griffin — means Searching Blue will open up a space more effectively. Where Griffin leans warm, Searching Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.